The Talking Ape: How Language Evolved

Traces language back to its earliest origins among our distant ape-like forbears several million years ago. This book examines the qualities of mind and brain needed to support the operations of language; investigates the first links between signs, sounds, and meanings; explores the beginnings and prehistories of vocabulary and grammar; and more.

• | By (Author): Robbins (Emeritus Professor Of Anthropology And Linguistics At The University Of Michigan) Burling
• | Publisher: Oxford University Press
• | Publication Date: Mar 08, 2007
• | Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• | Number of Pages: 304 pages
• | Language: Not Available
• | Binding: Paperback|Softback
• | ISBN-10: 0199214034
• | ISBN-13: 9780199214037