Although previous studies on the grammar of sign languages have provided important insights, there are still many aspects that have not been investigated thoroughly. The structure of subordinated clauses is a case in point. This volume represents the first collection of studies investigating various types of subordination in sign languages, thus adding to our understanding of linguistic variation in this domain. Moreover, it offers new empirical and theoretical evidence concerning possible structures and functions of subordination in natural languages. And last but not least, it addresses the question to what extent the corresponding morphosyntactic and prosodic strategies depend on the modality of articulation and perception.

A Matter of Complexity

• Roland Pfau, Markus Steinbach, Annika Herrmann (eds.)
• Boston/Berlin, Walter de Gruyter Inc. and Ishara Press, Preston, UK
• ISBN 9781501511332