Publisher's Synopsis
Research Methods in Sign Language Studies is a landmark work on sign language research, which spans the fields of linguistics, experimental and developmental psychology, brain research, and language assessment.
- Examines a broad range of topics, including ethical and political issues, key methodologies, and the collection of linguistic, cognitive, neuroscientific, and neuropsychological data
- Provides tips and recommendations to improve research quality at all levels and encourages readers to approach the field from the perspective of diversity rather than disability
- Incorporates research on sign languages from Europe, Asia, North and South America, and Africa
- Brings together top researchers on the subject from around the world, including many who are themselves deaf
