The joy of signing
Subtitle: the illustrated guide for mastering sign language and the manual alphabet
By: Lottie L. Riekehof
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Gospel Pub. House
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Springfield, Mo
Language: eng
Number of pages: 352
ISBN-13: 9780882435206
Subjects: Means of communication; Deaf; American Sign Language
Description: This is a guide for mastering the current basic signs used to communicate with deaf people in either the word order of the English language or in the American Sign Language pattern. It provides the basic vocabulary needed for persons entering interpreter training programs. Over 1500 signs have been illustrated and are grouped by chapter into their natural categories. Includes line drawings and step-by-step descriptions of positions and movements, information about the origins of signs, as well as the correct usage of signs in context.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references: (p. 341) and index.