The Evolutionary Emergence of Language: Social Function and the Origins of Linguistic Form

Edited By Chris Knight; Michael Studdert-Kennedy and James R. Hurford

ISBN 10: 0521786967 / ISBN 13: 9780521786966

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2000

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Type: Book N.B. Small label to ffep. Crease to top right corner of front cover.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Evolutionary Emergence of Language: Social Function and the Origins of Linguistic Form
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521786967
• ISBN 13: 9780521786966
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No d/j as Published
• Weight: 26 ounces
• Seller catalogs:
  • LINGUISTICS

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Synopsis

The Evolutionary Emergence of Language covers the origins and early evolution of language. Its main purpose is to synthesize current thinking on this topic, particularly from a standpoint in theoretical linguistics. It is suitable for students of human evolution, evolutionary psychology, linguistic anthropology and general linguistics. It is the outcome of a major international conference on the evolution of language and includes contributions from many of the best known figures in this field. Very few truly interdisciplinary volumes on this topic have previously been published.

Review

' ... a useful introduction to the social conditions of language evolution.' McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research