Through constant exposure to adult input in interaction, children’s language gradually develops into rich linguistic constructions containing multiple cross-m

Landmark study on the role of gestures in relation to speech and thought.

The best survey of cognitive linguistics available, this Handbook provides a thorough explanation of its rich methodology, key results, and interdisciplinary co

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

Co-speech gestures are ubiquitous: when people speak, they almost always produce gestures. Gestures reflect content in the mind of the speaker, often under the