This book provides an up-to-date overview of the main areas of the sociolinguistics of sign languages.

Eight studies demonstrate the diverse patterns by which deaf people around the world interact with their hearing societies, and document changing attitudes amon

Three attorneys and three linguistics scholars contribute five essays focusing on the intersection of language and law in deaf communities. Coverage includes th

This is a unified collection of the best and most current empirical studies of socio-linguistic issues in the deaf community, including topics such as studies o

This is an accessible introduction to the major areas of sociolinguistics as they relate to sign languages and deaf communities. Clearly organised, it brings to