Scott K. Liddell Knihy

The book explores the unique grammatical and conceptual functions of directional signs in American Sign Language, highlighting how these spatial elements are essential for fluent signing. It emphasizes the integration of grammar and gesture, showcasing how this interplay contributes to meaning-making in a way that has no equivalent in spoken languages. Through detailed analysis, it reveals the complexity and richness of communication within the deaf community.

Frontmatter -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- List of Illustrations -- Abbreviations and Glossing Conventions -- CHAPTER 1: BACKGROUND -- CHAPTER 2: NONMANUAL SIGNALS -- CHAPTER 3: WORD ORDER -- CHAPTER 4: SUBORDINATION -- CHAPTER 5: RESTRICTIVE RELATIVE CLAUSES -- References -- Appendix A: Index of the Major Nonmanual Signs -- Appendix B: "The King's Pie Contest" -- Index to Signs