Random House Webster's Concise American Sign Language Dictionary - Elaine Costello (Paperback)
In Stock
- Price
- R 147
Product Details
- Barcode
- 9780553584745
- Department
- Books
- Released
- 2 Jan 2002
- Supply Source
- USA
Book
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Random House
- Language
- English
- Number of Pages
- 528
- Dimensions
- 171 x 108 x 38mm (246g)
Annotation
- A new paperback reference, written by the founder of the world's only liberal arts college for the deaf, illustrates that different meanings of the same word might require different signs and includes more than 4,500 signs and definitions, full-torso illustrations, easy-to-follow instructions, and tips on how to remember signs. Reprint.
- A dictionary of more than 4500 signs includes an illustration and description of each sign.
Summary
A complete pocket dictionary of American Sign Language
Over 4,500 fully illustrated, up-to-date signs
From basic hand shapes to fully illustrated and described signs, Random House Webster&;s Concise American Sign Language Dictionary offers a comprehensive and up-to-date treasury of signs. Whether you are a novice seeking &;survival signs&; for basic communication or an experienced user fluent in ASL and looking to enlarge your vocabulary, you cannot find a more complete, easy-to-use sign language dictionary.
This authoritative reference includes:
&; Over 4,500 signs &; more than other ASL pocket dictionaries
&; Detailed full-torso illustrations
&; Precise, easy-to-follow instructions for performing each sign
&; Signs for new and technical terms
&; Hints for remembering signs
&; And much more
Over 4,500 fully illustrated, up-to-date signs
From basic hand shapes to fully illustrated and described signs, Random House Webster&;s Concise American Sign Language Dictionary offers a comprehensive and up-to-date treasury of signs. Whether you are a novice seeking &;survival signs&; for basic communication or an experienced user fluent in ASL and looking to enlarge your vocabulary, you cannot find a more complete, easy-to-use sign language dictionary.
This authoritative reference includes:
&; Over 4,500 signs &; more than other ASL pocket dictionaries
&; Detailed full-torso illustrations
&; Precise, easy-to-follow instructions for performing each sign
&; Signs for new and technical terms
&; Hints for remembering signs
&; And much more
Non-Fiction
- General Subject
- Reference
- BISAC Subject 1
- Reference / Dictionaries
- BISAC Subject 2
- Reference / Dictionaries
- BIC Classification 1
- Dictionaries
- Library Subject 1
- American Sign Language; Dictionaries.
- Dewey Classification
- 419/.03
Author Bio
Elaine Costello, PhD, was a longtime educator and author in the
field of deafness. For ten years she was a classroom teacher and
supervisor in schools for the deaf. She also served as the director
and editor in chief of the Gallaudet College Press at Gallaudet
College in Washington, D.C., the world's only liberal arts college
for the deaf.
Review Quotes
"Dr. Costello's work establishes ASL as a major force in the future
of communications for both the deaf and the hearing."
-- Richard Dysart, trustee, Gallaudet University "This scrupulously researched book solidifies the position of American Sign Language as a rich, vibrant, living language. It is a welcome addition to the shelf of anyone interested in the wonders of ASL."
-- Lou Ann Walker, author of A Loss for Words: The Story of Deafness in a Family
Other important signing books by Elaine Costello:
Signing: How to Speak With Your Hands
Religious Signing: A Comprehensive Guide for All Faiths
-- Richard Dysart, trustee, Gallaudet University "This scrupulously researched book solidifies the position of American Sign Language as a rich, vibrant, living language. It is a welcome addition to the shelf of anyone interested in the wonders of ASL."
-- Lou Ann Walker, author of A Loss for Words: The Story of Deafness in a Family
Other important signing books by Elaine Costello:
Signing: How to Speak With Your Hands
Religious Signing: A Comprehensive Guide for All Faiths
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