Signing the Body Poetic

Essays on American Sign Language Literature

Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism, Theory, Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Linguistics
Cover of the book Signing the Body Poetic by , University of California Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9780520935914
Publisher: University of California Press Publication: December 20, 2006
Imprint: University of California Press Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9780520935914
Publisher: University of California Press
Publication: December 20, 2006
Imprint: University of California Press
Language: English

This unique collection of essays, accompanied by a pioneering DVD, at last brings a dazzling view of the literary, social, and performative aspects of American Sign Language to a wide audience. The book presents the work of a renowned and diverse group of deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing scholars who examine original ASL poetry, narrative, and drama. The DVD showcases the poems and narratives under discussion in their original form, providing access to them for hearing non-signers for the first time. Together, the book and DVD provide new insight into the history, culture, and creative achievements of the deaf community while expanding the scope of the visual and performing arts, literary criticism, and comparative literature.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This unique collection of essays, accompanied by a pioneering DVD, at last brings a dazzling view of the literary, social, and performative aspects of American Sign Language to a wide audience. The book presents the work of a renowned and diverse group of deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing scholars who examine original ASL poetry, narrative, and drama. The DVD showcases the poems and narratives under discussion in their original form, providing access to them for hearing non-signers for the first time. Together, the book and DVD provide new insight into the history, culture, and creative achievements of the deaf community while expanding the scope of the visual and performing arts, literary criticism, and comparative literature.

More books from University of California Press

Cover of the book Storming the Gates of Paradise by
Cover of the book Diva Nation by
Cover of the book Big Sur by
Cover of the book Wings for Our Courage by
Cover of the book Hollywood Made in China by
Cover of the book Hurt by
Cover of the book Alexander of Macedon, 356–323 B.C. by
Cover of the book Being Christian in Vandal Africa by
Cover of the book Boats, Borders, and Bases by
Cover of the book Pirates, Merchants, Settlers, and Slaves by
Cover of the book Migra! by
Cover of the book Insomniac by
Cover of the book Weill's Musical Theater by
Cover of the book Searching for Utopia by
Cover of the book Reproduction and Sexuality in Marine Fishes by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy