GoldinMeadow, Susan

Thinking with Your Hands: The Surprising Science Behind How Gestures Shape Our Thoughts

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ISBN 13:: 9781541600805
author:: GoldinMeadow, Susan
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Basic Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 272
Dimensions:: 21.3 x 15.8 x 4.3 centimetres (0
Genre:: Nonfiction, Education, Educational Psychology,
Condition:: New
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Thinking With Your Hands: The Surprising Science Behind how Gestures Shape Our Thoughts by Susan Goldin-Meadow. Gestures are an integral part of human communication, yet often overlooked. Cognitive psychologist Susan Goldin-Meadow reveals the essential role gestures play in shaping our thoughts and language. Drawing on decades of research, she presents a comprehensive overview of this universal behavior common to every culture and language. From the way we express ideas that are difficult to phrase in language, to how we set development milestones for children, understanding gesture compels us to re-think many aspects of communication and interaction. Goldin-Meadow's work challenges our assumptions about the role of gestures in everyday conversation and highlights their significance in both familiar and unfamiliar contexts. By exploring the science behind gestures, this book offers a fresh perspective on how we think, communicate, and interact with others.

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