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Gesture
A Slim Guide
Book • 2025
Lauren Gawne's "Gesture: A Slim Guide" offers a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the field of gesture studies.
The book explores the cognitive and communicative functions of gestures, examining research on how gestures are used in various contexts, including spoken and signed languages.
It delves into the fascinating methodologies employed by gesture researchers, highlighting both innovative and sometimes unconventional experimental designs.
Furthermore, the book examines the interplay between gesture and language, demonstrating how these modalities work together to create richer communication.
Finally, it touches upon the future of gesture studies and its implications for various fields, including human-computer interaction.
The book explores the cognitive and communicative functions of gestures, examining research on how gestures are used in various contexts, including spoken and signed languages.
It delves into the fascinating methodologies employed by gesture researchers, highlighting both innovative and sometimes unconventional experimental designs.
Furthermore, the book examines the interplay between gesture and language, demonstrating how these modalities work together to create richer communication.
Finally, it touches upon the future of gesture studies and its implications for various fields, including human-computer interaction.
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What your hands are saying (even when you’re not thinking about it), with Lauren Gawne
