The Oxford Handbook of Language and Gesture

The Oxford Handbook of Language and Gesture explores how humans communicate not only through words but also through physical movements like gestures, facial expressions, and posture. It examines how gestures accompany speech to enhance understanding, convey emotions, and reflect cultural differences. The book combines research from linguistics, psychology, and neuroscience to show that gesture and language are deeply interconnected, forming a unified system of communication. This comprehensive guide helps us understand the complexity of how humans express meaning through both spoken words and body language, highlighting the importance of non-verbal cues in effective communication.