The Language Myth

The Language Myth
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 317
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ISBN-10 : 9781316123591
ISBN-13 : 1316123596
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Book Synopsis The Language Myth by : Vyvyan Evans

Download or read book The Language Myth written by Vyvyan Evans and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014-09-22 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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