Gesture and the Nature of Language

David F. Armstrong; William C. Stokoe; Sherman E. Wilcox

ISBN 10: 0521467721 / ISBN 13: 9780521467728

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1995

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Gesture and the Nature of Language
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521467721
• ISBN 13: 9780521467728
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 11 ounces

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Synopsis

This book proposes a radical alternative to dominant views of the evolution of language, in particular the origins of syntax. The authors draw on evidence from areas such as primatology, anthropology, and linguistics to present a groundbreaking account of the notion that language emerged through visible bodily action. Written in a clear and accessible style, Gesture and the Nature of Language will be indispensable reading for all those interested in the origins of language.

From the Back Cover

This book proposes a radical alternative to dominant views of the evolution of language, and in particular the origins of syntax. The authors argue that manual and vocal communication developed in parallel, and that the basic elements of syntax are intrinsic to gesture.