This book offers a detailed analysis of the slow evolution of oral and written communication from its inception through its development into the system we rely upon today. The author draws examples from a wide array of cultures and time periods, explaining complex processes and abstract ideas in an engaging and accessible manner. By positioning the development of language squarely within its proper historical and cultural contexts, this book provides insights into the very nature of human creativity and social evolution, making it a valuable resource not just for linguists, but also for anyone interested in the history of ideas.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a detailed analysis of the slow evolution of oral and written communication from its inception through its development into the system we rely upon today. The author draws examples from a wide array of cultures and time periods, explaining complex processes and abstract ideas in an engaging and accessible manner. By positioning the development of language squarely within its proper historical and cultural contexts, this book provides insights into the very nature of human creativity and social evolution, making it a valuable resource not just for linguists, but also for anyone interested in the history of ideas. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282158385_0
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