How we think with our hands

Gestures are a natural part of human communication, but most people rarely perceive or understand them adequately. In her book, Susan Goldin-Meadow takes us on a fascinating journey into the world of gesture and its importance for interpersonal communication and mental life. Based on years of research, the author offers us, in a readable and accessible way, answers to questions such as why we use our hands when speaking, how gestures can positively and negatively influence our thinking, and how they can help us learn.