The Transition to Language (Oxford Linguistics)
(Part of the Oxford Studies in the Evolution of Language Series)
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Linguists, biological anthropologists, and cognitive scientists come together in this book to explore the origins and early evolution of phonology, syntax, and semantics. They consider the nature of pre- and proto-linguistic communication, the internal and external triggers that led to its
transformation into language, and whether and how language may be considered to have evolved after its inception. Evidence is drawn from many domains, including computer simulations of language emergence, the songs of finches, problem-solving abilities in monkeys, sign language, and the structure of
languages today.
transformation into language, and whether and how language may be considered to have evolved after its inception. Evidence is drawn from many domains, including computer simulations of language emergence, the songs of finches, problem-solving abilities in monkeys, sign language, and the structure of
languages today.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0199250669
ISBN13:9780199250660
Release Date:May 2002
Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA
Length:424 Pages
Weight:1.30 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"
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