The Origins of Complex Language: An Inquiry Into the Evolutionary Beginnings of Sentences, Syllables, and Truth

by Carstairs-McCarthy, Andrew
ISBN: 9780198238218
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Overview

This book proposes a new theory of the origins of human language ability and presents an original account of the early evolution of language. It explains why humans are the only language-using animals, challenges the assumption that language is a consequence of intelligence, and offers a new perspective on human uniqueness. Brilliantly executed, this book draws on evidence from archaeology, linguistics, cognitive science and evolutionary biology.
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Author: Carstairs-McCarthy, Andrew
  • ISBN: 9780198238218
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 9.18 x 0.65
  • Number Of Pages: 272
  • Publication Year: 1999