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Starting from Scratch - The Origin and Development of Expression, Representation and Symbolism in Human and Non-Human Primates (Paperback)
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Starting from Scratch - The Origin and Development of Expression, Representation and Symbolism in Human and Non-Human Primates (Paperback)
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This book compares the beginning of symbolic thought in human
infancy with that of our close primate relatives, the chimpanzees.
The author investigates the precursors of symbolism by studying the
actions and interactions of a small group of these intelligent,
non-human primates who live in Singapore Zoo. Drawing upon his
years of detailed observations, Matthews offers an in-depth
analysis and interpretation of chimp behaviour to present an
unprecedented account of the beginnings of symbolic thought. The
book shows that the actions the chimpanzees perform have structural
and semantic similarities with the actions of emergent expression
and representation we find in human infancy. Of great importance is
the finding that chimpanzee mark-making activity is not an artefact
of human interference, but part of chimpanzee culture. Young
chimpanzees seem to be introduced to acts of pretence and
imagination by older and more experienced ones and taught the
rudiments of expression, representation and symbolism. The
implications for our understanding of symbolism, language, art and
education are enormous, as are those about our origins and our
place within nature. The book is written in an accessible style for
both specialist and non-specialist readers, and illustrated with
the author's drawings and photographs.
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