Origins of Language
by James R. (Emeritus Professor Hurford
Title:
Origins of Language
Author:
James R. (Emeritus Professor Hurford
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
182 pages
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-13:
9780198701880
EAN:
9780198701880
Publication Date:
06/03/2014
Classifications:
Linguistics
Weight (g):
372
Dimensions (mm):
215 x 139 x 11
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Price:£26.39
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Description
This book offers an accessible overview of what is known about the evolution of the human capacity for language and what sets human language apart from the simple communication systems used by non-human animals. It draws on a wide range of disciplines, including philosophy, neuroscience, genetics, and animal behaviour.
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