About this title: For at least 30 years, there have been close parallels between studies of birdsong development and those of the development of human language. Both song and language require species-specific stimulation at a sensitive period in development and subsequent practice through subsong and plastic song in birds and babbling in infant humans leading to the development of characteristic vocalisations for each species. This book illustrates how social interactions during development can shape vocal learning and extend the sensitive period beyond infancy and how social companions can induce flexibility ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780521017978ISBN:0521017971
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 9.69 by.75 inches. This book is printed on demand. (allow 1-2 weeks for printing)(364 pages) unique book illustrating importance of social companions in vocal development in humans and other animals. how do children and other young animals learn to communicate? this book shows the importance of social companions in the structure, comprehension and usage of vocal communication in later life, and that vocal development occurs throughout life. it will be required reading for ... read more
Description: Like new in rubbed jacket. 0521495261. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, [1997]. 1st Edition. x+352+[6]pp. Small 4to. Printed double-column format. Dark blue cloth with silver spine lettering. A near fine copy in rubbed dust jacket. 2 pounds 4.9 ounces = 1.1 kg. 10.2 x 7.6 x 0.8 inches = 25.5 x 19 x 2cm. read more
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780521495264ISBN:0521495261
Description: BRAND NEW. 9.96 by.94 inches. (362 pages) unique book illustrating importance of social companions in vocal development in humans and other animals. how do children and other young animals learn to communicate? this book shows the importance of social companions in the structure, comprehension and usage of vocal communication in later life, and that vocal development occurs throughout life. it will be required reading for all those interested in animal or human communication. how do children ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: CAMBRIDGE UNIV PR
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780521017978ISBN:0521017971
Description: New. Both song and language require species-specific stimulation at a sensitive period in development, as well as subsequent practice (subsong and plastic song in birds and babbling in infant humans) that leads to the development of characteristic vocaliz... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521017978ISBN:0521017971
Description: New. Paperback NEW Both song and language require species-specific stimulation at a sensitive period in development, as well as subsequent practice (subsong and plastic song in birds and babbling in infant humans) that leads to the development of characteristic vocalizations for each species. This book illustrates how social interactions during development can shape vocal learning and extend the sensitive period beyond infancy, and how social companions can induce flexibility even into ... read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521017978ISBN:0521017971
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. Both song and language require species-specific stimulation at a sensitive period in development, as well as subsequent practice (subsong and plastic song in birds and babbling in infant humans) that leads to the development of characteristic vocalizations for each species. This book illustrates how social interactions during development can ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521495264ISBN:0521495261
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using International Priority Airmail. Delivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Heavier and more expensive items have tracking number. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). Unique book illustrating importance of social companions in vocal development in humans and other animals. read more
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. ISBN10: 0521495261. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521017978ISBN:0521017971
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE that we do not offer expedited shipping. Orders placed with the priority shipping option will automatically be canceled. Both song and language require species-specific stimulation at a sensitive period in development, as well as subsequent practice (subsong and plastic song in birds and babbling in infant humans) that leads to the development of characteristic vocalizations for each species. This book illustrates how social interactions during development can shape vocal ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521495264ISBN:0521495261
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using International Priority Airmail. Delivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Heavier and more expensive items have tracking number. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). Unique book illustrating importance of social companions in vocal development in humans and other animals. read more
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE that we do not offer expedited shipping. Orders placed with the priority shipping option will automatically be canceled. ISBN10: 0521495261. read more
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