Modality and Structure in Signed and Spoken Languages

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Richard P. Meier (University of Texas, Austin) Kearsy Cormier (University of Texas, Austin)

Modality and Structure in Signed and Spoken Languages

Richard P. Meier (University of Texas, Austin), Kearsy Cormier (University of Texas, Austin), David Quinto-Pozos (University of Texas, Austin)

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Sign languages

Cambridge University Press
04 June 2009

linguistics; Sign languages, Braille & other linguistic communication; Sign Language - Grammar

The realisation that signed languages are true languages is one of the great discoveries of linguistic research. The work of many sign language researchers has revealed deep similarities between signed and spoken languages in their structure, acquisition and processing, as well as differences, arising from the differing articulatory and perceptual constraints under which signed languages are used and learned. This book provides a cross-linguistic examination of the properties of many signed languages, including detailed case studies of Hong Kong, British, Mexican and German sign languages. The contributions to this volume, by some of the most prominent researchers in the field, focus on a single question: to what extent is linguistic structure influenced by the modality of language? Their answers offer particular insights into the factors that shape the nature of language and contribute to our understanding of why languages are organised as they are.

Edited by: Richard P. Meier (University of Texas Austin), Kearsy Cormier (University of Texas, Austin), David Quinto-Pozos (University of Texas, Austin)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 730g
ISBN: 9780521112581
ISBN 10: 0521112583
Pages: 500
Publication Date: 04 June 2009
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Richard P. Meier is Professor of Linguistics and Psychology at the University of Texas, Austin. Kearsy Cormier is a doctoral candidate in linguistics at the University of Texas, Austin. David Quinto-Pozos is a doctoral candidate in linguistics at the University of Texas, Austin.