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#972 Susan Goldin-Meadow: Thinking with Your Hands

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The Power of Gesture in Communication

This chapter examines the intricate dynamics between gestures and verbal communication, especially in political contexts where synchronization can enhance messaging. It highlights the communication development of deaf children through home signs, illustrating their capacity to create structured gestures similar to those of hearing peers. The chapter further explores the evolution of home signs into formal sign languages and the significant role that personal gestures play in reflecting cognitive processes and self-expression.

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