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Discover the dynamic intersection of language, technology, and virtual worlds in Words Have Bodies. This innovative volume explores how language functions and transforms within digital environments—from online communities and social media to immersive virtual spaces. Featuring cutting-edge research and thought-provoking insights, it examines how virtual environments shape communication, identity, and social interactions. Perfect for scholars, technologists, and digital enthusiasts, this book offers a comprehensive look at the power of language in shaping our digital realities and the future of human interaction in virtual spaces. Unlock new perspectives on how words take on new forms and meanings in the digital age.

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Author:   Claudia Repetto ,  Elisa Scerrati
Publisher:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Academic Press Inc
Weight:   0.450kg
ISBN:  

9780443344756

ISBN 10:   0443344752
Pages:   310
Publication Date:   01 June 2026
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

1. Embodied and situated language processing: learning Claudia Repetto and Elisa Scerrati 2. Embodied and situated language processing: comprehension Claudia Repetto and Elisa Scerrati 3. Embodied and situated language processing: production Claudia Repetto and Elisa Scerrati 4. Traditional measures of language processing and behavior Claudia Repetto and Elisa Scerrati 5. Virtual reality: A shift of theoretical focus in the study of language processing Claudia Repetto and Elisa Scerrati 6. VR in the situated language framework: leveraging the ecological validity Claudia Repetto and Elisa Scerrati 7. VR in the embodied language framework: leveraging embodiment and virtual actions Claudia Repetto and Elisa Scerrati 8. Potential and limitations of virtual reality for the language sciences Claudia Repetto and Elisa Scerrati

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