Grooming, Gossip & the Evolution of Lang by Robin Dunbar

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Grooming, Gossip & the Evolution of Lang by Robin Dunbar

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Summary

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

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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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.

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