Professor Knight verdiept zich in de oorsprong van de menselijke symbolische cultuur en taal. Zijn onderzoek richt zich op de evolutionaire processen die leidden tot de unieke menselijke taal en symbolisch denken. Hij onderzoekt hoe kwantitatieve veranderingen in de menselijke evolutie culmineerden in een kwalitatieve sprong die ons tot mens maakte. Hij is een vooraanstaande figuur in debatten over de oorsprong van de menselijke symbolische cultuur en taal.
This book presents a new perspective on the origins of language, and highlights the key role of social and cultural dynamics in driving language evolution. It considers, among other questions, the role of gesture in communication, mimesis, play, dance, and song in extant hunter-gatherer communities, and the time-frame for language evolution.
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.
Prominent linguists, cognitive scientists, archaeologists, primatologists, anthropologists, and natural scientists examine issues and advances in understanding language evolution, ranging from the co-evolution of language and music to the evolutionary biology of language.
Menstruation and the Origins of Culture
This original and ingenious book presents a new theory of the origins of human culture. Integrating perspectives of evolutionary biology and social anthropology within a Marxist framework, Chris Knight rejects the common assumption that human culture was a modified extension of primate behavior and argues instead that it was the product of an immense social, sexual, and political revolution initiated by women.
Focusing on enhancing portrait photography skills, this guide delves into the techniques of manipulating light and shadow to create striking images. It includes practical tips and illustrated examples to help photographers elevate their craft, making it an invaluable resource for both beginners and experienced artists looking to refine their portraiture.