Information Structure in Sign Languages Evidence from Russian Sign Language and Sign Language of the Netherlands

This book presents a first comprehensive overview of existing research on information structure in sign languages. Furthermore, it is combined with novel in-depth studies of Russian Sign Language and Sign Language of the Netherlands. The book discusses how topic, focus, and contrast are marked in th...

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Main Author: Kimmelman, Vadim (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Berlin/Boston De Gruyter 2019
Series:Sign Languages and Deaf Communities [SLDC] 10
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