Random House Webster's American Sign Language Dictionary

by COSTELLO, ELAINE PHD

• ISBN13: 9780679780113
• ISBN10: 0679780114
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 1997-12-01
• Publisher: Random House Reference

Summary

This dictionary represents the cutting edge in reference for American Sign Language, with a treasury of signs for the novice and experienced user alike. Its many features include: over 4,500 signs complete descriptions of each sign, plus full-torso illustrations separate sections on geographical signs how numbers are signed in different contexts and the role of finger spelling a subject index This dictionary is the only one that makes it easy for you to match the right signs with the right meanings by giving you: alternate signs for the same meaning, plus different signs for different meanings of the same word complete definitions that show you which meanings go with which signs over 3,000 cross references to the illustrated signs

Table of Contents

Preface: Why This Dictionary?	iv	(2)
Introduction: American Sign Language in Context	vi	(24)
DEAFNESS AND THE DEAF COMMUNITY	VI	(4)
THE NATURE OF AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE	X	(19)
IN CONCLUSION	XXIX	(1)
Guide: How to Use This Dictionary	xxx	(5)
WHAT THIS DICTIONARY CONTAINS	xxx	(1)
HOW TO FIND A SIGN	XXXI	(2)
HOW TO MAKE A SIGN	xxxiii	(2)
Abbreviations Used in This Dictionary	XXXV	(1)
Handshapes Used in This Dictionary	xxxvi
Dictionary	1-510	(509)
Manual Alphabet and Fingerspelling	511	(3)
Numbers: Cardinals and Ordinals	514	(5)
Days of the Week	519	(1)
Colors	520	(2)
Pronouns	522	(3)
Geographical References	525