The study of body movements and gestures as a form of non-verbal communication.
The non-verbal elements of speech, such as rhythm, intonation, and pitch, which convey emotion beyond the literal words.
The study of how humans use space and distance to communicate comfort, power, or intimacy.
Guiraud divides his analysis into two complementary sections that bridge the gap between spoken language and physical action:
How the body is used to represent extra-corporeal realities (e.g., religious or social status). Why This Book is Unique El lenguaje del cuerpo - Fondo de Cultura Económica
This section examines the locutions and verbal expressions we use to describe physical reality. It explores how language itself is "embodied," using metaphors and idioms rooted in physical sensation.