The Origin of Language
The Origin of Language
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The present volume is a reprint of the 2009 second edition of the book, and includes the text of the first edition (1994) with minor modifications, as well as the scientific evidence for monogenesis, and a Postscript recounting developments in the field since the original publication of the book.
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The Origin of Language by Merritt Ruhlen
What can the classification of languages tell us about human origins and human prehistory? This book presents a popular account of the origin of language. It is intended for an audience with no prior knowledge of comparative linguistics, genetics or archaeology. The present volume is a reprint of the 2009 second edition of the book, and includes the text of the first edition (1994) with minor modifications, as well as the scientific evidence for monogenesis, and a Postscript recounting developments in the field since the original publication of the book.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781463244958 |
| ISBN 10 | 1463244959 |
| Title | The Origin of Language |
| Author | Merritt Ruhlen |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Publisher | Gorgias Press |
| Year published | 2023-07-31 |
| Number of pages | 319 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |