Action-based language: A theory of language acquisition, comprehension, and production

@article{Glenberg2012ActionbasedLA,
  title={Action-based language: A theory of language acquisition, comprehension, and production},
  author={Arthur M. Glenberg and Vittorio Gallese},
  journal={Cortex},
  year={2012},
  volume={48},
  pages={905-922}
}
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