Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Foreword and acknowledgements V
3. Contents VII
4. Introduction 1
5. 1. The historical perspective: A synthesis 5
6. 2. Emblems and other gestures 30
7. 3. The taxonomical task: Methodology and repertoires 77
8. 4. An ecological view on emblems 103
9. 5. The cognitive and interactive dimensions of emblems 135
10. 6. Conclusions and final remarks 185
11. Appendices 195
12. References 222
13. Index 243