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The Language Puzzle

How We Talked Our Way Out of the Stone Age

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Exploring the intricate connection between language, thought, and culture, this comprehensive biography delves into the evolution of human language, tracing its origins back 1.6 million years. Steven Mithen draws on archaeology, linguistics, psychology, and genetics to illustrate how language transformed human cognition and society, facilitating the transition from the Stone Age to modern times. By challenging outdated theories and integrating various disciplines, the book presents a fresh synthesis of language evolution, aiming to reshape our understanding of what it means to be human.

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The Language Puzzle, Steven Mithen

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2025
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Titel
The Language Puzzle
Ondertitel
How We Talked Our Way Out of the Stone Age
Taal
Engels
Jaar van publicatie
2025
Formaat
Paperback
Aantal pagina's
544
ISBN13
9781800811607
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Exploring the intricate connection between language, thought, and culture, this comprehensive biography delves into the evolution of human language, tracing its origins back 1.6 million years. Steven Mithen draws on archaeology, linguistics, psychology, and genetics to illustrate how language transformed human cognition and society, facilitating the transition from the Stone Age to modern times. By challenging outdated theories and integrating various disciplines, the book presents a fresh synthesis of language evolution, aiming to reshape our understanding of what it means to be human.