About this title: This book proposes a radical alternative to dominant views of the evolution of language, and in particular the origins of syntax. The authors argue that manual and vocal communication developed in parallel, and that the basic elements of syntax are intrinsic to gesture. They draw on evidence from areas such as primatology, anthropology, and linguistics, to present a groundbreaking account of the notion that language emerged through visible bodily action. They go on to examine the implications of their findings for linguistic theory and theories of the biological evolution of the capacity for ...
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Description: Reader copy. Some wear on the covers and spine. Some stains along the edges of flyleaves. Stamped "Withdrawn" on a page. Book inside is in mostly good condition. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780521467728ISBN:0521467721
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: CAMBRIDGE UNIV PR
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780521467728ISBN:0521467721
Description: New. This book proposes a radical alternative to dominant views of the evolution of language, and in particular the origins of syntax. The authors argue that manual and vocal communication developed in parallel, and that the basic elements of syntax are i... read more
Description: New. This book proposes a radical alternative to dominant views of the evolution of language, and in particular the origins of syntax. The authors draw on evidence from areas such as primatology, anthropology, and linguistics, to present a groundbreaking account of the notion that language emerged through visible bodily action. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780521467728ISBN:0521467721
Description: New. This book proposes a radical alternative to dominant views of the evolution of language, and in particular the origins of syntax. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, UK
ISBN-13:9780521467728ISBN:0521467721
Description: New. Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. This book proposes a radical alternative to dominant views of the evolution of language, and in particular the origins of syntax. The authors argue that manual and vocal communication developed in parallel, and that the basic elements of syntax are intrinsic to gesture. ISBN10: 0521467721. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, UK
ISBN-13:9780521467728ISBN:0521467721
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