Language myth, the: why language is not an instinct
Auteur :
Evans, Vyvyan
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781107043961
Date de publication :
2 oct. 2014
Dimensions :
21,6 x 14,0 x 1,9 cm
Poids :
520 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Language is central to our lives, the cultural tool that arguably sets us apart from other species. Some scientists have argued that language is innate, a type of unique human 'instinct' pre-programmed in us from birth. In this book, Evans argues that this received wisdom is, in fact, a myth.