Grooming, Gossip & the Evolution of Lang
Grooming, Gossip & the Evolution of Lang
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Disputing assumptions to the contrary, this book argues that language evolved among women, and that, although men are just as likely to natter as women, women gossip more about other people, thus strengthening the female-female relationships that underpin society.
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Grooming, Gossip & the Evolution of Lang by Robin Dunbar
Arguing that gossiping is vital to a society, and that there is no such thing as "idle" gossip, this book disputes the assumption that language developed in male-male relationships. The author believes that, on the contrary, language evolved among women, and contends that, although men are just as likely to natter as women, women gossip more about other people, thus strengthening the female-female relationships that underpin society.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780571173969 |
| ISBN 10 | 0571173969 |
| Title | Grooming, Gossip & the Evolution of Lang |
| Author | Robin Dunbar |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Faber & Faber |
| Year published | 1996-04-01 |
| Number of pages | 248 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |