Why We Talk: The Evolutionary Origins of Language
| AUTHOR | Grieve, James; Grieve, James; Dessalles, Jean-Louis |
| PUBLISHER | OUP Oxford (03/01/2007) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
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Constant exchange of information is integral to our societies. Jean-Louis Dessalles explores how this came into being. He develops a view of language as an instrument for conversation rather than mental representation and thought. Presenting language evolution as a natural history of conversation, the author sheds light on the emergence of communication in the hominine congregations, as well as on the human nature.
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ISBN-13:
9780199276233
ISBN-10:
0199276234
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
400
Carton Quantity:
22
Product Dimensions:
6.42 x 1.10 x 9.20 inches
Weight:
1.61 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Dust Cover,
Table of Contents,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
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BISAC Categories
Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - General
Language Arts & Disciplines | Anthropology - Physical
Language Arts & Disciplines | Life Sciences - Evolution
Dewey Decimal:
401
Library of Congress Control Number:
2006029627
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Constant exchange of information is integral to our societies. Jean-Louis Dessalles explores how this came into being. He develops a view of language as an instrument for conversation rather than mental representation and thought. Presenting language evolution as a natural history of conversation, the author sheds light on the emergence of communication in the hominine congregations, as well as on the human nature.
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