Approaches to the Evolution of Language

Approaches to the Evolution of Language
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 460
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ISBN-10 : 0521639646
ISBN-13 : 9780521639644
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Book Synopsis Approaches to the Evolution of Language by : James R. Hurford

Download or read book Approaches to the Evolution of Language written by James R. Hurford and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1998-09-17 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book considers language within the framework of modern evolutionary theory, emphasising its social bases.


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