E-grāmata: Strange Tools of Human Communication: The Voice, the Pen, and the Lyre [Taylor & Francis e-book]

"The Strange Tools of Human Communication: The Voice, the Pen, and the Lyre explores the tools that humans use to communicate, express themselves, and engage with and build on the riches of the earth. Humans, as social animals, can share knowledge and discoveries, and learn from others - the development of specific tools for example. A group is more able to defend itself than an individual and to care for younger and weaker members; and, an important point, division of labour is possible with all the social cultural, economic, and aesthetic aspects to which this can lead. This book proposes four essential modes of human communication: gesture, voice, art, and music - an often intersecting set of arts that, arguably, most deeply makes us human. It demonstrates the connection between these modes by situating original research within a rich tradition of study in these four areas, shows how deeply humanity is rooted in the relationship between these modes of communication. The Strange Tools of Human Communication is an ideal supplement to upper level undergraduate and graduate courses in cultural anthropology, sociocultural linguistics, and cultural studies"-- Provided by publisher.

The Strange Tools of Human Communication: The Voice, the Pen, and the Lyre is a thought-provoking exploration of the everyday tools of communication that weaves together history, art, and science to reveal how the voice, hand, and mind shape our shared experiences.

Through a blend of scholarly research, personal insights, and field experiences – from the oral tales of Sierra Leone's Limba storytellers to ancient cave art and modern iconography – this book offers fresh perspectives on how we connect across time and cultures. Challenging the idea that spoken language alone defines humanity, it emphasises the crucial role of hands, gestures, and artistic forms as the foundation of human communication. Readers are invited to consider the possibility of an ancestral, shared consciousness and the mysterious similarities in ancient art worldwide. Through vivid examples and personal insights, the book redefines communication as a blend of conscious expression and subconscious influence, inviting readers to consider the hidden connections that unite us across cultures and time, and to contemplate the future of communication.

The Strange Tools of Human Communication is an ideal supplement to upper level undergraduate and graduate courses in cultural anthropology, sociocultural linguistics, and cultural studies.

The Strange Tools of Human Communication: The Voice, the Pen, and the Lyre explores the tools of communication that weave together history, art and science. It is an ideal supplement to upper level undergraduate and graduate courses in cultural anthropology, sociocultural linguistics and cultural studies.