Product Description

Intended as a companion volume to the author's hugely successful 'Signs Make Sense', a guide to the principles of British Sign Language (BSL), "Sign in Sight" is the culmination of a Deaf and hearing working partnership. Its aim is to bridge the crucial gap between the Deaf World and the hearing society. More and more people are attending classes in BSL, anxious to learn this rich and varied language so unlike spoken English. However, no full communication with the Deaf Community is possible for hearing people without some knowledge and understanding of culture and society, which flourishes unseen, in the midst of the hearing world. "Sign in Sight" provides insights into Deaf World: it helps us comprehend Deaf people's perceptions, values and totally different way of looking at things, based on experiences that are unique to them. It enables us to see what it means to be in a hearing society, and introduces us to some of the interests, preoccupations and social groups within the Deaf Community. The planning of the book, with juxtaposed signs and textual information, highlights the essential differences while at the same time illuminating a world of visually based communication and thought processes. For those learning BSL, "Sign in Sight" combines with 'Signs Make Sense' to encourage closer links between the hearing and the Deaf communities at all levels. It will also prove invaluable to families with young deaf children, enabling them to prepare their son or daughter for life in both the Deaf and hearing worlds.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #127946 in Books
• Published on: 1992-09-29
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

'The Teacher'
"Great books to help further understanding of the language of deaf people."

'British Deaf News'
"A very useful book."

From the Author
a Deaf Awareness book, that focuses on sign language
This is an accessible, easy to read overview of Deaf community and culture, that is essential to all those interested in learning sign language. It should be particularly useful to families and all those new to the subject. It is clearly explained and illustrated with sign vocabulary relevant to the topics such as communication modes, technological equipment and deaf schools and organisations. There is also a separate section which describes, with examples, some of the structures of British Sign Language (BSL) such as directional verbs, classifying handshapes and simultaneity. Explains the influences that have brought about the changing attitudes to sign language.

Customer Reviews

Sign in Sight: Step into the Deaf World (Human Horizons)
A very useful book to those who are intereted in learning to sign and need to know just a bit more about the world of deaf people.