Anatomy of meaning, the: speech, gesture, and composite utterances
Auteur :
Enfield, N. J.
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781107407756
Date de publication :
4 oct. 2012
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 1,4 cm
Poids :
360 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
To understand what others are saying, we rely on more than just words. This study examines how words combine with hand gestures and other bodily movements to create unified 'composite utterances'. It presents original case studies based on research of speakers of Lao (a language of Southeast Asia).