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Washabaugh, William – Sign Language Studies, 1981
Argues for the existence of two types of communities other than the diglossic deaf communities--isolated and developing deaf communities. The history, sign language and finger spelling of the Grand Cayman deaf community are discussed. As the deaf community develops, it is thinning out and breaking up. (PJM)
Descriptors: Deafness, Diglossia, Finger Spelling, Language Attitudes