Origins of Language
Download or Read eBook Origins of Language PDF 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.
Author | : James R. Hurford |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 182 |
Release | : 2014-03 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780198701880 |
ISBN-13 | : 0198701888 |
Rating | : 4/5 (80 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Origins of Language by : James R. Hurford
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.