Pointing (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781009445726)

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.

Author: Mark A. Krause
ISBN-10: 1009445723
ISBN-13: 9781009445726
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 06/11/2026
Pages: 434
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.65lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.88d