Hand Talk
Jeffrey E. Davis
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Hand Talk
Published
March 1, 2008
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
244
ISBN-13
9780521870108
ISBN-10
0521870100
Description
"American Indian nations of the Great Plains and cultural groups bordering this geographic area spoke so many different languages that verbal communication between them was difficult. As extensive trade networks developed and political alliances became necessary, an elegant language of the hands developed that cut across spoken language barriers. Though now endangered, this sign language continues to serve a vital role in traditional storytelling, rituals, legends, prayers, conversational narratives, and as a primary language of American Indians who are deaf. This volume contains the most current descriptions of all levels of the language from phonology to discourse, as well as comparisons with other sign languages. This is the first work of its kind to be produced in more than a century, and is intended for students of sign language as well as those wishing to learn more about American Indian languages and cultures"--
Talking hands
Universal Indian sign language of the plains Indians of North America
Indian sign language
North American Indian sign language
Indian sign language
Hand Talk: Sign Language among American Indian Nations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Hand Talk?
This edition of Hand Talk has approximately 244 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Hand Talk?
For most readers, Hand Talk typically takes between 5h 5m and 3h 23m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 61,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 4m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 61,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Hand Talk?
The estimated word count for Hand Talk is approximately 61,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Hand Talk?
Hand Talk was written by Jeffrey E. Davis.
When was Hand Talk published?
The publication date for this specific edition is March 1, 2008. The original work may have been published on a different date.