Signs Across America

by Edgar H. Shroyer, Susan P. Shroyer

Signs Across America provides a fascinating and unique look at regional variations in American Sign Language (ASL). The authors contacted native signers in 25 states to find out their signs for 130 selected words. The results -- more that 1,200 signs -- are illustrated in this book. It is an invaluable reference for teachers of American Sign Language that explores the subtle differences in signs from different geographic areas.

285 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1984

About the author

Edgar Shroyer is Associate Professor of Education of the Deaf, University of North Carolina (Greensboro).