Research Methods in Sign Language Studies: A Practical Guide (Guides to Research Methods in Language and Linguistics Book 6)

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 dataProvides tips and recommendations to improve research quality at all levels and encourages readers to approach the field from the perspective of diversity rather than disabilityIncorporates research on sign languages from Europe, Asia, North and South America, and AfricaBrings together top researchers on the subject from around the world, including many who are themselves deaf