Metaphor in American Sign Language

Author	: Phyllis Perrin Wilcox
Publisher	: Gallaudet University Press
Total Pages	: 240
Release	: 2000
ISBN-10	: 1563680998
ISBN-13	: 9781563680991
Rating	: 4/5 (991 Downloads)

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Download or read book Metaphor in American Sign Language written by Phyllis Perrin Wilcox and published by Gallaudet University Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As she explains, "If the iconic influence that surrounds metaphor is set aside, the results will be greater understanding and interpretations that are less opaque."".

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