David Mcneill
Why We Gesture
- ISBN 13:
- 9781316502365
- author:
- David Mcneill
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 1 x 22.8 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Linguistics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
David McNeill's Why We Gesture explores the fundamental role of hand movements in communication, challenging common assumptions about language and gesture.
The author argues that language and gesture are intertwined, with gestures orchestrating speech. This compelling argument is supported by over 100 illustrations, providing visual evidence for the unity of language and gesture.
This book will be of interest to students and researchers in linguistics, psychology, and communication, offering a fresh perspective on the complex relationship between movement and meaning.
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