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Tabak has created a fascinating exploration of a unique and uniquely beautiful North American language. The story begins in 18th century France in the first schools to use signed language as the language of instruction. Early in the 19th century a few individuals introduced a variant of this language into the United States and developed an educational system in which to use it. Out of these schools come members of a new American social class, the Deaf--with a capital D--who, united by a common signed language, create institutions through which they can participate in society on terms equal to those of other constituent groups. This strategy proved extremely controversial among all but the Deaf. The controversy lasted a century, during which time American Sign Language evolved along racial lines and in response to the pressures of those who sought to eliminate the use of American Sign Language.

Today, new ideas in art, science, and education have supplanted much of the old opposition to American Sign Language and Deaf culture. New legislation and new technologies have also had profound effects on the lives of American Deaf. As a consequence, American Sign Language is evolving faster than ever before.

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  • Title Significant Gestures: A History of American Sign Language
  • Author John Tabak
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition annotated editio
  • Pages 240
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Praeger
  • Publication date 2006-09-01
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Annotated, Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780275989743 / 0275989747
  • Weight 1.14 lbs (0.52 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.36 x 6.38 x 0.96 in (23.77 x 16.21 x 2.44 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 19th Century
    • Chronological Period: 20th Century
    • Chronological Period: 21st Century
    • Topical: Physically Challenged
  • Category Language Arts / Linguistics / Literacy
  • Library of Congress subjects Deaf - Means of communication - United States, American Sign Language - History
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2006021001
  • Dewey Decimal Code 419.7

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  • Reference and Research Bk News, 02/01/2007, Page 169

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