The seeds of speech : language origin and evolution
Aitchison, Jean2000
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In this clear and non-technical overview, Jean Aitchison explores why language evolved and how it developed. She explains why language is so strange, outlines recent theories about its origin, and discusses possible paths of evolution.
Main title:
The seeds of speech : language origin and evolution / Jean Aitchison.
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Imprint:
Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2000.
Collation:
xii, 282p. : ill., facsims., maps ; 22 cm.
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Notes:
Originally published: 1996.Includes bibliographical references (p. 245-268) and index.
ISBN:
9780521785716 (pbk)
Dewey class:
417.7417.7
Language:
English
BRN:
1262752