Why We Talk: The Evolutionary Origins of Language
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...
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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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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780199276233 (0199276234)
Publish date: March 1st 2007
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Pages no: 384
Edition language: English
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