The Human as Animal Symbolicum

The Human as Animal Symbolicum Origins of Symbolic Function - Social Interaction in Learning and Development

2024th edition

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Publisher's Synopsis

​This book renews the concept of the symbolic function, exploring human capacity to create and utilize symbols, semiotic systems, and realities. It offers a unique theoretical perspective on the early psychological growth of children, focusing on the symbolic function's role in their development . In this sense, it offer new conception of the emergence of symbolic function and language. It further presents detailed analyses of semiotic function manifestations and their integration around age three, signifying a child's entry into the "symbolic species" and its profound influence on overall mental development. 

This book deals with issues related to the symbolic function in general, as well as its origin and development. It further presents detailed analyses of semiotic function manifestations and their integration around age three, signifying a child's entry into the symbolic species and its profound influence on overall mental development. 

This text serves as a valuable academic resource for university teachers, researchers and students interested in gaining a comprehensive understanding of the complex interplay between cognitive, socio-emotional development, and social practices in the emergence of symbolic function in early childhood. 

Book information

ISBN: 9783031497568
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland
Imprint: Springer
Pub date:
Edition: 2024th edition
Language: English
Number of pages: 307
Weight: 617g
Height: 235mm
Width: 155mm
Spine width: 19mm