The Interactional Instinct presents a theory of language based on linguistic, evolutionary, and biological evidence indicating that language is a culturally inherited artifact that requires no a priori hard wiring of linguistic knowledge. Its structure evolved phylo- genetically from interaction among speakers and is acquired through emotionally entrained interaction with conspecifics. Num Pages: 248 pages, 11 black and white half tone, 7 line illustrations. BIC Classification: CF; JMR. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 362. . 2009. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Title: The Interactional Instinct. The Evolution and Acquisition of Language.
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
Publication Date: 2009
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0195384237
ISBN 13: 9780195384239
Binding: Soft cover
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The Interactional Instinct presents a theory of language based on linguistic, evolutionary, and biological evidence indicating that language is a culturally inherited artifact that requires no a priori hard wiring of linguistic knowledge. Its structure evolved phylo- genetically from interaction among speakers and is acquired through emotionally entrained interaction with conspecifics.

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Namhee Lee is Assistant Professor of Linguistics, University of California, Los Angeles
Lisa Mikesell is Doctoral Student in Applied Linguistics, University of California, Los Angeles.

Anna Dina L. Joaquin is Doctoral Student in Applied Linguistics, University of California, Los Angeles.

Andrea W. Mates is Doctoral Student in Applied Linguistics, University of California, Los Angeles.

John H. Schumann is Professor of Applied Linguistics, University of California, Los Angeles.

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