The unfolding of language : the evolution of mankind's greatest invention
Deutscher, Guy, Dr2006
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Guy Deutscher presents dozens of new insights into the nature and function of language, showing, for example, how languages 'decay', evolving and simplifying as a result of the laziness of the speakers, while also developing through the use of metaphor.
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London : Arrow, 2006.
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320 p. ; 20 cm.
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Originally published: London: William Heinemann, 2005.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
00994602549780099460251
Dewey class:
417.7
Local class:
417.7
Language:
English
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BRN:
92577