Why we talk: the evolutionary origins of language Dessalles, Jean-Louis

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Dessalles, Jean-Louis

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TextSeries: Studies in the evolution of language; 7Publication details: Oxford Oxford University Press 2007 Description: xi, 388 pISBN:

9780199563463

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Summary: Constant exchange of information is integral to our societies. Jean-Louis Dessalles explores how this came into being. He develops a view of language as an instrument for conversation rather than mental representation and thought. Presenting language evolution as a natural history of conversation, the author sheds light on the emergence of communication in the hominine congregations, as well as on the human nature.

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Constant exchange of information is integral to our societies. Jean-Louis Dessalles explores how this came into being. He develops a view of language as an instrument for conversation rather than mental representation and thought. Presenting language evolution as a natural history of conversation, the author sheds light on the emergence of communication in the hominine congregations, as well as on the human nature.

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