Sign talk
by Ernest Thompson, Hugh Lenox, Lillian Delger Powers
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How does the act of communicating without spoken words—through Plains Indian sign language—shift the dynamics of human connection and understanding compared to verbal speech?
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In what ways does the preservation of indigenous sign systems serve as an act of cultural survival and resistance against assimilation?
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How does the meticulous categorization and documentation of gestures in this book reflect the authors' historical context and their perspectives on Native American cultures?
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