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by Christine Kenneally
Kenneally writes a compelling story of the quest for the origins of human language. The book follows both how language developed, and tells why scientists are at last able to explore the subject.
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An accessible exploration of a burgeoning new field: the incredible evolution of language
The first popular book to recount the exciting, very recent developments in tracing the origins of language, The First Word is at the forefront of a controversial, compelling new field. Acclaimed science writer Christine Kenneally explains how a relatively small group of scientists that include Noam Chomsky and Steven Pinker assembled the astounding narrative of how the fundamental process of evolution produced a linguistic ape?in other words, us. Infused with the wonder of discovery, this vital and engrossing book offers us all a better understanding of the story of humankind.
The first popular book to recount the exciting, very recent developments in tracing the origins of language, The First Word is at the forefront of a controversial, compelling new field. Acclaimed science writer Christine Kenneally explains how a relatively small group of scientists that include Noam Chomsky and Steven Pinker assembled the astounding narrative of how the fundamental process of evolution produced a linguistic ape?in other words, us. Infused with the wonder of discovery, this vital and engrossing book offers us all a better understanding of the story of humankind.
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- Title The First Word: The Search for the Origins of Language
- Author Christine Kenneally
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Pages 368
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Books, New York
- Date 2008-06-01
- Features Bibliography, Index, Price on Product - Canadian
- ISBN 9780143113744 / 0143113747
- Weight 0.72 lbs (0.33 kg)
- Dimensions 8.4 x 5.48 x 0.78 in (21.34 x 13.92 x 1.98 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
- Library of Congress subjects Language and languages, Evolution
- Dewey Decimal Code 400
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- New York Times Book Review, 06/29/2008, Page 24
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