The Unfolding Of Language: The Evolution of Mankind`s greatest Invention by Guy

Description: The Unfolding Of Language by Guy Deutscher Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Presents an investigation into the evolution of language. This book exposes the elusive forces of creation at work in human communication. Along the way, it teaches why German maidens are neuter while German turnips are female, why we have feet not foots, and how great changes of pronunciation may result from simple laziness. Publisher Description Enthralling A.S. ByattA brilliant and original exploration of how languages evolve and have evolved, comparable to Steven Pinkers The Language Instinct in its accessibility, wit and ambition.A persuasive and beautifully written take on how languages are constantly evolving... an enthralling read about human psychology and anthropology as well as linguistics. ALEX BELLOS___________________________________Language is mankinds greatest invention - except of course, that it was never invented. So begins Guy Deutschers fascinating investigation into the evolution of language. No one believes that the Roman Senate sat down one day to design the complex system that is Latin grammar, and few believe, these days, in the literal truth of the story of the Tower of Babel. But then how did there come to be so many languages, and of such elaborate design? If we started off with rudimentary utterances on the level of man throw spear, how did we end up with sophisticated grammars, enormous vocabularies, and intricately nuanced shades of meaning?Drawing on recent, groundbreaking discoveries in modern linguistics, Deutscher exposes the elusive forces of creation at work in human communication. Along the way, we learn why German maidens are neuter while German turnips are female, why we have feet not foots, and how great changes in pronunciation may result from simple laziness..._____________________Powerful and thrilling SPECTATORReally ought to be read by anyone who persists in complaining that the English language is going to the dogs SUNDAY TELEGRAPHI was enthralled A.S. Byatt, for GUARDIAN Books of the YearHighly original... clever and convincing... this book will stretch your mind INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAYFascinating BOSTON GLOBE Author Biography Born in 1969, Guy Deutscher read Maths at Cambridge before doing his PhD in Linguistics. Formerly a Research Fellow in Historical Linguistics at St Johns College, Cambridge, he is now at the Department of Ancient Near Eastern Languages in the University of Leiden. He lives in Amsterdam. Details ISBN 0099460254 ISBN-13 9780099460251 Title The Unfolding Of Language Author Guy Deutscher Format Paperback Year 2006 Pages 368 Publisher Cornerstone GE_Item_ID:2692480; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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