Origins of Language

Origins of Language
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 182
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ISBN-13 : 9780198701880
ISBN-10 : 0198701888
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Book Synopsis Origins of Language by : James R. Hurford

Download or read book Origins of Language written by James R. Hurford and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2014-03 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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