Miroslava Cruz Aldrete

Reseña de Janzen, Terry; Shaffer, Barbara. 2023. Signed Language and Gesture Research in Cognitive Linguistics. Berlin (Alemania): De Gruyter Mouton.

Introduction

Reseña de janzen, terry; shaffer, barbara. 2023. Signed language and gesture research in cognitive linguistics. Berlin (alemania): de gruyter mouton.. Descubre la reseña del libro de Janzen y Shaffer (2023) sobre 'Signed Language and Gesture Research in Cognitive Linguistics', explorando estudios de lenguaje de señas y gestos.

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This submission presents a review of Janzen and Shaffer's 2023 book, *Signed Language and Gesture Research in Cognitive Linguistics*, a publication from De Gruyter Mouton. The mere existence of such a book, and its subsequent review in a scholarly journal, highlights the critical and ongoing expansion of cognitive linguistics beyond its traditional focus on spoken language. The integration of signed languages and gesture into this framework is paramount for a holistic understanding of human cognition and communication, challenging long-held assumptions and offering profound insights into the embodied and multimodal nature of language. A comprehensive work on this topic promises to bridge disciplinary gaps and foster a more inclusive theoretical landscape for linguistic inquiry. Given the title, a well-executed review of Janzen and Shaffer's book holds significant value for the academic community. Such a review should ideally offer a critical assessment of the book's core arguments, methodologies, and empirical contributions. It would be expected to situate the work within the broader discourse of cognitive linguistics, sign language studies, and gesture research, identifying its unique strengths, potential limitations, and overall impact on the field. Furthermore, a good review serves as a crucial guide for potential readers, helping them understand whether the book addresses their specific research interests and how it advances current scholarship. Unfortunately, without the abstract, it is impossible to evaluate whether the present review article effectively achieves these important objectives or what specific perspectives it brings to its assessment of the source text. In conclusion, the topic addressed by Janzen and Shaffer's book is undeniably central to contemporary discussions in cognitive science and linguistics, making its critical evaluation through scholarly reviews highly desirable. The potential for a review to synthesize complex ideas, highlight theoretical advancements, and critique methodological approaches is substantial, particularly for a book at the nexus of such dynamic fields. While the absence of the abstract prevents any substantive evaluation of the review's content or its specific contributions, the mere fact that *Signed Language and Gesture Research in Cognitive Linguistics* is being critically examined through such a 'Reseña' underscores the continued vibrancy and intellectual evolution within this vital area of study.

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