Gesture and the Nature of Language

Gesture and the Nature of Language
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 276
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ISBN-10 : 0521467721
ISBN-13 : 9780521467728
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Book Synopsis Gesture and the Nature of Language by : David F. Armstrong

Download or read book Gesture and the Nature of Language written by David F. Armstrong and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1995-03-16 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book proposes a radical alternative to dominant views of the evolution of language, in particular the origins of syntax. The authors draw on evidence from areas such as primatology, anthropology, and linguistics to present a groundbreaking account of the notion that language emerged through visible bodily action. Written in a clear and accessible style, Gesture and the Nature of Language will be indispensable reading for all those interested in the origins of language.


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