The First Word : The Search for the Origins of Language Paperback - 2008
by Kenneally, Christine
- Used
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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- Title The First Word : The Search for the Origins of Language
- Author Kenneally, Christine
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Condition Used - Good
- Pages 368
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Publishing Group, New York
- Date 2008-06-01
- Features Bibliography, Index, Price on Product - Canadian
- Bookseller's Inventory # GRP95350407
- 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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Summary
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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- New York Times Book Review, 06/29/2008, Page 24
