Books in the Emory Cognition Project Series series

Symbols infuse virtually every aspect of contemporary human existence, such as wedding rings, talking, and using maps. This volume focuses on how symbols enable us to exchange information efficiently by representing objects, infomation, and ideas beyond

These are the proceedings of a workshop held at Emory University in 2002 to discuss what makes a symbol symbolic. The text synthesises recurring themes, questions, concerns, and conclusions and offers a new perspective on the process of understanding the relation between symbol use and symbolic insight.