by Pierre Guiraud is a foundational text for anyone interested in the semiotics of non-verbal communication. Unlike modern "pop-psychology" body language books that offer quick "tricks" for reading people, Guiraud’s work provides a rigorous scientific and linguistic framework for understanding why and how our bodies speak.

The study of body movements and gestures as a form of non-verbal communication.

Guiraud divides his analysis into two complementary sections that bridge the gap between spoken language and physical action:

The study of how humans use space and distance to communicate comfort, power, or intimacy.