Origin Diversification Language by Jablonski Nina (19 results)

Trade Paperback. Condition: Used Good. Front and back covers have very slight edge and corner wear. Spine intact with no creasing or warping. Binding is tight and intact, pages clean and unmarked. In nice, but previously owned condition. A number of pages have some highlighting. Firefly sells new and used books through our store front. We try to add a detailed description to as many titles as possible. If you have questions regarding this title, please contact us. Photos available on request.…

Condition: very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Binding tight and sturdy, text also very good. Rubbing, sunning to covers. NOT ex-lib. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

paperback. Condition: Good. California Academy of Sciences, c.1998, trade paperbk., 202pp., illusts., very rubbed covers, G $.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Good. Used with wear and/or markings but is still in solid reading condition. Pasadena's finest new and used bookstore since 1992.

Condition: Very Good. : Este libro explora los orígenes y la diversificación del lenguaje, presentando evidencia científica de diversas disciplinas como la primatología, la arqueología, la neurobiología y la lingüística. Los autores examinan cómo los seres humanos desarrollaron habilidades lingüísticas complejas y cómo la capacidad de comunicarse influyó en la evolución humana. Se distribuye para la Academia de Ciencias de California. EAN: 9780940228467 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Filosofía|Ciencias Título: The Origin and Diversification of Language Autor: Nina G. Jablonski| Leslie C. Aiello Editorial: California academy science Idioma: en Páginas: 200 Formato: tapa blanda.…

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,550grams, ISBN:9780940228467.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Paperback. Covers are a little worn at corners and spine ends; spine is slightly sunned. Content is clear on sound, clean pages - very good condition. Wattis Symposium Series in Anthropology; Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences, Number 24. Edited by Nina G. Jablonski and Leslie C. Aiello. TS. Used. …

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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 216 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.49 inches. In Stock.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No d/j as Published. Type: Book N.B. Small plain label to inside front cover.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. First edition. Near fine Stamp on top corner on front endpaper. Nice condition.

Gr.-8°, Broschur. Auflage: 3rd Ience) ed. 200 Seiten, Einband stärker berieben, Ecken und Kanten bestossen, Buchdeckel hinten lichtrandig, Schnitt und Seiten nachgedunkelt. Sonst in einem sauberen und guten Zustand. 9780940228467 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 453.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the fascinating origins of human language, delving into the complex relationship between animal communication and the uniquely human ability to speak and understand language. Challenging the common view that animal sounds are merely emotional displays, the author examines compelling evidence suggesting that some animal calls function as symbols, referencing specific objects or events in their environment. The author further investigates the question of intentionality in animal communication, analyzing whether animals actively choose to communicate with others or simply react instinctively. Through detailed studies of birdsong, the book explores the remarkable ability of some species to combine learned sounds into elaborate sequences, demonstrating a level of phonological syntax that parallels human speech. However, the author argues that these animal vocalizations are primarily affective, lacking the symbolic reference and complex syntax that characterize human language. The book delves into the transformative period in early human evolution when our ancestors moved from a forested environment to a more open landscape, suggesting that this lifestyle shift played a crucial role in the development of human language. This fascinating exploration reveals that the foundations of human language are deeply rooted in our evolutionary history, highlighting the complex interplay of biological adaptation, social behavior, and cognitive development that ultimately led to our ability to communicate in such sophisticated ways. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condition: Minor rubbing. VG. orig.wrappers Minor rubbing. VG. 26x18cm, ix,202 pp., PAPERBACK. Series: Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences ; no. 24. Contents : Animal communication and human language / Peter Marler -- The foundations of human language / Leslie C. Aiello -- Comparative aspects of human brain evolution : scaling, energy costs, and confounding variables / Robert D. Martin -- Organization of semantic knowledge and the origin of words in the brain / Alex Martin -- Neanderthals, modern humans, and the archaeological evidence for language / Paul A. Mellars -- The evolution of the human language faculty / Steven Pinker -- The origin and dispersal of languages : linguistic evidence / Johanna Nichols -- The origins of world linguistic diversity : an archaeological perspective / Colin Renfrew.…