Dictionary Of Australasian Signs For Communication With The Deaf

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Raymond Jeanes’s 1982 Dictionary Of Australasian Signs For Communication With The Deaf is a practical reference for anyone interested in sign language across Australia and New Zealand. This trade‑paperback offers clear, alphabetized entries that describe handshapes, movements and meanings used in everyday Deaf communication.

Designed for both young adults and adult learners, the book bridges family, parenting and professional development contexts, making it useful for educators, parents and anyone seeking to improve accessibility. Its focus on Australian and New Zealand signs sets it apart from more general sign‑language guides.

As a vintage Australian publication, this non‑fiction dictionary remains a valuable resource for students of disability studies, hearing‑related fields and language reference work. Its compact format and straightforward layout lend themselves to quick lookup and ongoing study.