Armstrong, David F.
Show of Hands
- ISBN 13:
- 9781563684883
- author:
- Armstrong, David F.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Gallaudet University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 126
- Dimensions:
- 25 x 15 x 1.5 centimetres (0.17
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Show of Hands: A Natural History of Sign Language by David F. Armstrong explores how sign languages have enriched human culture and expanded our understanding of the human condition. This engaging survey delves into the nature of sign languages, tracing their development from early human ancestors to modern-day communities. Armstrong examines key theories of language evolution, including Noam Chomsky's thesis on an innate human "organ" for language and Steven Pinker's concept of a spectrum between gesture and language. The book also reveals the remarkable diversity of sign languages in isolated communities and among Australian indigenous peoples, highlighting their unique characteristics and benefits. By exploring the intersection of sign languages with technology and visual communication, Armstrong sheds light on the potential of "Deaf Gain" and its implications for the future. This thought-provoking study offers a fresh perspective on language evolution and its impact on human culture.
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