The First Word
The Search for the Origins of Language
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Linguistics, Science & Nature, Science, Biological Sciences, Evolution, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology
| Author: | Christine Kenneally | ISBN: | 9781101202395 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Publishing Group | Publication: | July 19, 2007 |
| Imprint: | Penguin Books | Language: | English |
| Author: | Christine Kenneally |
| ISBN: | 9781101202395 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Publishing Group |
| Publication: | July 19, 2007 |
| Imprint: | Penguin Books |
| Language: | English |
An accessible exploration of a burgeoning new field: the incredible evolution of language
The first popular book to recount the exciting, very recent developments in tracing the origins of language, The First Word is at the forefront of a controversial, compelling new field. Acclaimed science writer Christine Kenneally explains how a relatively small group of scientists that include Noam Chomsky and Steven Pinker assembled the astounding narrative of how the fundamental process of evolution produced a linguistic ape?in other words, us. Infused with the wonder of discovery, this vital and engrossing book offers us all a better understanding of the story of humankind.
An accessible exploration of a burgeoning new field: the incredible evolution of language
The first popular book to recount the exciting, very recent developments in tracing the origins of language, The First Word is at the forefront of a controversial, compelling new field. Acclaimed science writer Christine Kenneally explains how a relatively small group of scientists that include Noam Chomsky and Steven Pinker assembled the astounding narrative of how the fundamental process of evolution produced a linguistic ape?in other words, us. Infused with the wonder of discovery, this vital and engrossing book offers us all a better understanding of the story of humankind.
