num_pages: 112
description: Unveiling fascinating insights about the origins of American Sign Language name signs, this book shows how they serve the same function as proper names used in the hearing community. It also details how the history of the name sign system dates back to the early years of deaf education. Included for reference is a list of more than 500 name signs available for appropriate selection and illustrated charts.
language: English
title: The Book of Name Signs: Naming in American Sign Language
titlecomplete: The Book of Name Signs: Naming in American Sign Language
genres: Nonfiction
ratings_count: 26
publisher: DawnSignPress