The Language Puzzle

How We Talked Our Way Out of the Stone Age

Autori

• Steven Mithen

Parametri

Pagine

544pagine

Tempo di lettura

20ore

• Dizionari Linguistici e Libri di Testo
• Etnografia
• Libri di testo

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Exploring the intricate connection between language, thought, and culture, this comprehensive biography delves into the evolution of human language, tracing its origins back 1.6 million years. Steven Mithen draws on archaeology, linguistics, psychology, and genetics to illustrate how language transformed human cognition and society, facilitating the transition from the Stone Age to modern times. By challenging outdated theories and integrating various disciplines, the book presents a fresh synthesis of language evolution, aiming to reshape our understanding of what it means to be human.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2025

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