Is human language unique in the animal world, or does it have
meaningful precursors in animal communication? In The Origins of
Language, ten primatologists and paleoanthropologists conduct a
comprehensive examination of the nonhuman primate data, discussing
different views of what language is and suggesting how the
primatological perspective can be used to fashion more rigorous
theories of language origins and evolution. Together, the essays
make a powerful case against the position that language is an
innate biological system unique to humans and demonstrate that many
aspects of language likely have a long evolutionary history-one
that extends back beyond hominids to encompass our closest living
relatives in the animal world.
General
Imprint: |
School of American Research Press,U.S.
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
School for Advanced Research Advanced Seminar Series |
Release date: |
November 1999 |
Editors: |
Barbara J. King
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Dimensions: |
235 x 160 x 35mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
464 |
Edition: |
Illustrated Ed |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-933452-59-6 |
Categories: |
Books >
Language & Literature >
Language & linguistics >
General
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LSN: |
0-933452-59-4 |
Barcode: |
9780933452596 |
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