The talking ape : how language evolved
In crystal-clear style Robbins Burling presents the most convincing account of the origins of language ever published. He traces language back to its earliest origins, charts the course of its development, and gives a unified picture of the sweep of language evolution.
IX, [1], 286 s. : il. ; 23 cm
9780199214037, 9780199279401, 0199214034, 0199279403
750809912
1. In The Beginning; 2. Smiles, Winks, and Words; 3. Truths and Lies; 4. The Mind and Language; 5. Signs and Symbols; 6. Icons Gained and Icons Lost; 7. From A Few Sounds To Many Words; 8. Syntax: Wired and Learned; 9. Step By Step To Grammar; 10. Power, Gossip, and Seduction; 11. What Has Language Done To Us?