The language myth : why language is not an instinct
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Published
New York : Cambridge University Press, ©2014.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xi, 304 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
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Description
"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, Vyvyan Evans argues that this received wisdom is, in fact, a myth. Debunking the notion of a language 'instinct', Evans demonstrates that language is related to other animal forms of communication; that languages exhibit staggering diversity; that we learn our mother tongue drawing on general properties and abilities of the human mind, rather than an inborn 'universal' grammar; and that, ultimately, language and the mind reflect and draw upon the way we interact with others in the world. Compellingly written and drawing on cutting-edge research, The Language Myth sets out a forceful alternative to the received wisdom, showing how language and the mind really work"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Evans, V. (2014). The language myth: why language is not an instinct . Cambridge University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Evans, Vyvyan. 2014. The Language Myth: Why Language Is Not an Instinct. New York: Cambridge University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Evans, Vyvyan. The Language Myth: Why Language Is Not an Instinct New York: Cambridge University Press, 2014.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Evans, V. (2014). The language myth: why language is not an instinct. New York: Cambridge University Press.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Evans, Vyvyan. The Language Myth: Why Language Is Not an Instinct Cambridge University Press, 2014.
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