The Origin of Languages, and the Antiquity of Speaking Man: An Address (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781020937521)

In this fascinating and wide-ranging address, the world-renowned linguist and anthropologist Horatio Hale explores the origins of language and the deep roots of human communication. Drawing on a vast array of evidence from biology, archaeology, and linguistics, Hale presents a compelling case for a nuanced understanding of language as both a cultural and a biological phenomenon.

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