An interdisciplinary exploration of the emergence of linguistic behaviour in human ancestors.
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"The book is well written and does not assume too much prior knowledge on the part of the reader." M.J. O'Brien, Choice
This interdisciplinary text explores the significance, nature and timing of the evolutionary emergence of human behaviour, which the authors argue is based in linguistic behaviour. The book includes surveys of the archaeological evidence and an impressively broad range of relevant literature.
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Soft Cover. Condition: New. This scholarly book examines the significance and nature of the evolutionary emergence of linguistic behaviour. The authors conclude that linguistic behaviour emerged no earlier than 100,000 years ago. Seller Inventory # 12097
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