The language origin and evolution Aitchison, Jean 1938- creator text bibliography enk Cambridge [England] New York, NY, USA Cambridge University Press 1996 monographic eng

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xii, 281 p. : ill., map ; 21 cm. Part I. Puzzles: 1. A natural curiosity: how did language begin? 2. A peculiar habit: what is language for? 3. The bother at Babel: why do languages differ so much? 4. Distinct duties: is language an independent skill?; Part II. Origin: 5. The family tree: the evolutionary background; 6. A devious mind: the basic requirements; 7. Broken air: inherited ingredients; 8. Small beginnings: first steps; Part III. Evolution: 9. The second word: the emergence of rules; 10. The tower of speech: expansion; 11. Time travelling: extra attachments; 12. Rebuilding on the high seas: keeping going; Part IV. Diffusion: 13. The widening circle: moving outwards; 14. The hidden core: the hunt for universals; 15. The real magician: ruling the rules; 16. Unweaving the rainbow: separating the strands; 17. The endless stair: past and future. Jean Aitchison. Includes bibliographical references (p. 245-267) and index. Language and languages Origin Language acquisition Linguistic change P116 .A38 1996 401 AIT 0521462460 0521467934 (pbk.) 95047738 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/cam027/95047738.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/cam024/95047738.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/cam027/95047738.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/cam024/95047738.html DLC 951103 20190911151846.0 673644