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The Evolutionary emergence of language : social function and the origins of linguistic form

This book covers the origins and early evolution of language. Its main purpose is to synthesize current thinking on this topic, particularly from a standpoint in theoretical linguistics. It is suitable for students and scholars of human evolution, evolutionary psychology, linguistic anthropology, and general linguistics. It includes contributions from many of the best-known figures in this field

eBook, English, 2000
Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2000