{"product_id":"9781563680397","title":"Language in Motion: Exploring the Nature of Sign","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLanguage in Motion\u003c\/i\u003e invites readers to explore the fascinating nature of American Sign Language (ASL).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e       This enjoyable book first introduces sign language and communication, follows with a history of sign languages in general, then delves into the structure of ASL. Later chapters outline the special skills of fingerspelling and assess the academic offshoot of artificial sign systems and their value to young deaf children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e      \u003ci\u003e Language in Motion\u003c\/i\u003e offers for consideration the process required to learn sign language and putting sign language to work to communicate in the Deaf community. Appendices featuring the manual alphabets of three countries and a notation system developed to write signs complete this enriching book. Its delightful potpourri of entertaining, accessible knowledge makes it a perfect primer for those interested in learning more about sign language, Deaf culture, and Deaf communities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gallaudet University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47049658138864,"sku":"9781563680397","price":29.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781563680397_p0.jpg?v=1763789788","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781563680397","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}