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The Unfolding Of Language: An Evolutionary Tour Of Mankind'S Greatest Invention,Used
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Blending The Spirit Of Eats, Shoots & Leaves With The Science Of The Language Instinct, An Original Inquiry Into The Development Of That Most Essentialand Mysteriousof Human Creations: Languagelanguage Is Mankind'S Greatest Inventionexcept, Of Course, That It Was Never Invented.' So Begins Linguist Guy Deutscher'S Enthralling Investigation Into The Genesis And Evolution Of Language. If We Started Off With Rudimentary Utterances On The Level Of 'Man Throw Spear,' How Did We End Up With Sophisticated Grammars, Enormous Vocabularies, And Intricately Nuanced Degrees Of Meaning?Drawing On Recent Groundbreaking Discoveries In Modern Linguistics, Deutscher Exposes The Elusive Forces Of Creation At Work In Human Communication, Giving Us Fresh Insight Into How Language Emerges, Evolves, And Decays. He Traces The Evolution Of Linguistic Complexity From An Early 'Me Tarzan' Stage To Such Elaborate Singleword Constructions As The Turkish Sehirlilestiremediklerimizdensiniz ('You Are One Of Those Whom We Couldn'T Turn Into A Town Dweller'). Arguing That Destruction And Creation In Language Are Intimately Entwined, Deutscher Shows How These Processes Are Continuously In Operation, Generating New Words, New Structures, And New Meanings.As Entertaining As It Is Erudite, The Unfolding Of Language Moves Nimbly From Ancient Babylonian To American Idiom, From The Central Role Of Metaphor To The Staggering Triumph Of Design That Is The Semitic Verb, To Tell The Dramatic Story And Explain The Genius Behind A Uniquely Human Faculty.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Unfolding of Language'? A: The main theme of 'The Unfolding of Language' is the investigation into the evolution and development of language as a uniquely human invention, exploring how language has progressed from simple utterances to complex grammatical structures.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Unfolding of Language' is Guy Deutscher, a linguist known for his insightful explorations into language development.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on June 1, 2005.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Unfolding of Language' have? A: The book has 368 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'The Unfolding of Language' is a hardcover.
- Q: Is 'The Unfolding of Language' suitable for beginners in linguistics? A: Yes, 'The Unfolding of Language' is written in an engaging style that makes complex linguistic concepts accessible to beginners as well as informative for those already familiar with the subject.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as being in new condition.
- Q: Does this book include any illustrations or diagrams? A: While the primary focus of the book is on text, it may include examples and explanations that help illustrate linguistic concepts, though it is primarily a written work.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'The Unfolding of Language'? A: The book covers a range of topics related to language evolution, including the development of grammar, vocabulary, and the processes of language creation and decay.
- Q: Is this book part of a series or a standalone work? A: 'The Unfolding of Language' is a standalone work and not part of a series.