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Cambridge University Press The Language Myth: Why Language Is Not an Instinct

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Words, Language & Grammar

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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; that language is not autonomous but is closely related to other aspects of our mental lives; 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.

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Brand: Cambridge University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1107043964
Category: Books > Subjects > Reference > Words, Language & Grammar
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 02 October 2014
Listed Since: 19 March 2014

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