The cradle of language / edited by Rudolf Botha, Chris Knight
2009, 1st Paperback Edition. Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press. Near fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; edges very slightly dust-dulled and toned. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Item #355573
Physical description: xviii, 386 pages, [12] pages of plates): illustrations (some color), maps. Summary: This book is the first to focus on the African origins of human language. It explores the origins of language and culture 250,000-150,000 years ago when modern humans evolved in Africa. Internationally renowned scholars address the fossil, genetic, and archaeological evidence and critically examine the ways it has been interpreted. Subjects:
Language and languages Origin. Historical linguistics Africa. Anthropological linguistics Africa. Sociolinguistics Africa.
Price: €40.00