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

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

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

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

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