Language evolution
By: edited by Morten H. Christiansen, Simon Kirby.
Contributors: Christiansen, Morten H., 1963-; Kirby, Simon.
Series: Studies in the evolution of language ;; 3
Publisher: Oxford University Press; OUP Oxford
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Oxford; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 395
Subjects: Historical linguistics.; Linguistic change.; Language and languages -- Origin.; Anthropological linguistics.
Description: A collection of writings by leading scholars in the field of language evolution, giving readable accounts of their theories on the origins of language and reflecting on the most current issues and debates.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [338]-383) and index.