Deafness, Gesture and Sign Language in the 18th Century French Philosophy - Couverture rigide

Fulka, Josef

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 9027205035 ISBN 13 : 9789027205032

Editeur : John Benjamins Publishing Co, 2020

Synopsis

The book represents a historical overview of the way the topic of gesture and sign language has been treated in the 18th century French philosophy. The texts treated are grouped into several categories based on the view they present of deafness and gesture. While some of those texts obviously view deafness and sign language in negative terms, i.e. as deficiency, others present deafness essentially as difference, i.e. as a set of competences that might provide some insights into how spoken language works. One of the arguments of the book is that these two views of deafness and sign language still represent two dominant paradigms present in the current debates on the issue. The aim of the book, therefore, is not only to provide a historical overview but to trace what might be called a “history of the present”.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Benjamins Publishing Co
• Date d'édition: 2020
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9027205035
• ISBN 13: 9789027205032
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 174
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible