Speaking Our Minds : Why human communication is different, and how language evolved to make it special
by Thom Scott-Phillips
Title:
Speaking Our Minds : Why human communication is different, and how language evolved to make it special
Author:
Thom Scott-Phillips
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
212 pages
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN-13:
9781137334565
EAN:
9781137334565
Classifications:
Linguistics
Weight (g):
472
Dimensions (mm):
156 x 236 x 10
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Price:£40.78
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Description
Fascinating and original, Scott-Phillips presents a novel thesis explaining the origins and evolution of language to answer the questions of why language is unique to humans and how language developed. Drawing on evolutionary psychology, biology, linguistics and anthropology, it is essential reading for anyone interested in language's evolution.
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