The Origin and Diversification of Language (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Discover how language began and grew across humans and other species. This concise, peer‑reviewed volume gathers interdisciplinary work on the origin and diversification of language, drawing on biology, archaeology, psychology, and linguistics to map a complex story.

The book captures a moment when researchers from many fields join forces to explore what language is, how it develops, and why it matters for our species. It balances evidence from the fossil record with insights into brain function, animal communication, and the cultural shifts that accompany language growth.

• How animal sounds, gestures, and scents relate to human language and meaning


• Archaeological evidence for the rise of symbolic behavior and communicative systems


• Discussions of early human language capacity, brain organization, and evolutionary context


• Debates on whether complex syntax and symbolic use appeared with modern populations

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