Pointing : culture, development, and evolution / edited by Mark A. Krause, Kim A. Bard, David A. Leavens.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Krause, Mark A. (Mark Andrew), 1971- editor.

Bard, Kim A., editor.

Leavens, David A., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pointing (Gesture).

Communication and culture.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xx, 413 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2026.

Summary:

Pointing is a fundamental gesture that connects individuals with their social and physical worlds. Whether communicating information about the external environment or serving to clarify to whom or what someone is referring, pointing may appear to be a uniquely human and universal action. However, it develops in varied social and cultural contexts, and even some nonhuman species point and can understand pointing cues. While there has been substantial research on the cultural, developmental, and evolutionary aspects of pointing, these perspectives remain fragmented. This book bridges this gap by bringing together leading scholars from cognitive psychology, evolutionary anthropology and biology, animal behavior, developmental psychology, and comparative psychology to synthesize current findings, highlight emerging directions, and provide students and researchers with a comprehensive view of the field.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 23 Jun 2026).

ISBN:

9781009445696

9781009445702

9781009445689