Bilingualism and Deafness On Language Contact in the Bilingual Acquisition of Sign Language and Written Language Sign Languages and Deaf Communities [SLDC] 7. The book 'Bilingualism and Deafness On Language Contact in the Bilingual Acquisition of Sign Language and Written Language Sign Languages and Deaf Communities [SLDC] 7' is an invaluable contribution to our understanding of the complex process of bilingualism in deaf individuals. The author, a renowned expert in the field, has conducted extensive research on the sociolinguistic and psycholinguistic factors that shape the development of sign bilingualism in deaf learners. Through a series of case studies, the book explores the evolution of sign bilingualism at the individual level, providing unique insights into the sophisticated nature of the bilingual competence attained by deaf learners. The book begins with an examination of the sociocultural contexts in which sign bilingualism develops, highlighting the importance of language contact in shaping the organization of multilingual knowledge. The author then delves into the specific characteristics of sign bilingualism, discussing how it differs from other types of bilingualism and what makes it both a challenge and a resource for deaf learners.

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