Nonverbal Communication, Interaction, And Gesture: Selections From Semiotica
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At the crossroads of linguistics, psychology, and social behavior lies the rich and complex world of nonverbal communication — a world that Nonverbal Communication, Interaction, and Gesture maps with scholarly precision and intellectual rigor. This landmark anthology, drawn from the pages of the prestigious journal Semiotica, assembles seminal writings that chronicle the ways human beings communicate beyond the spoken word — through gesture, gaze, posture, and the subtle choreography of social interaction. Curated with authority by general editors Thomas A. Sebeok and Jean Umiker-Sebeok, and shaped by volume editor Adam Kendon, the collection presents a panoramic view of the field, bringing together foundational research that has defined the scientific study of bodily expression and interpersonal communication. The significance of this volume extends well beyond its role as a reference work; it stands as a cornerstone of semiotic scholarship, illustrating how meaning is constructed and transmitted through channels that language alone cannot capture. Kendon's editorial vision unifies contributions from diverse disciplines — anthropology, linguistics, ethology, and cognitive science — into a cohesive intellectual narrative that argues compellingly for the centrality of gesture and interaction in human communication. Written with academic authority yet accessible to the curious reader, the collection raises questions that continue to resonate: if the body is always speaking, how much of what we say is never heard at all?
Author: Thomas A. Sebeok, Jean Umiker-Sebeok, Adam Kendon
Format: Paperback
Genre: Anthropology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
At the crossroads of linguistics, psychology, and social behavior lies the rich and complex world of nonverbal communication — a world that Nonverbal Communication, Interaction, and Gesture maps with scholarly precision and intellectual rigor. This landmark anthology, drawn from the pages of the prestigious journal Semiotica, assembles seminal writings that chronicle the ways human beings communicate beyond the spoken word — through gesture, gaze, posture, and the subtle choreography of social interaction. Curated with authority by general editors Thomas A. Sebeok and Jean Umiker-Sebeok, and shaped by volume editor Adam Kendon, the collection presents a panoramic view of the field, bringing together foundational research that has defined the scientific study of bodily expression and interpersonal communication. The significance of this volume extends well beyond its role as a reference work; it stands as a cornerstone of semiotic scholarship, illustrating how meaning is constructed and transmitted through channels that language alone cannot capture. Kendon's editorial vision unifies contributions from diverse disciplines — anthropology, linguistics, ethology, and cognitive science — into a cohesive intellectual narrative that argues compellingly for the centrality of gesture and interaction in human communication. Written with academic authority yet accessible to the curious reader, the collection raises questions that continue to resonate: if the body is always speaking, how much of what we say is never heard at all?