"Origin of Language: Tracing the Evolution of the Mother Tongue" by Merritt Ruhlen is a textbook published by Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John in 1996. This linguistics book delves into the subject area of language arts and disciplines, specifically exploring the evolution and origins of language. With 256 pages, this trade paperback provides a detailed analysis of the development of the mother tongue in English language, making it a valuable resource for students and those interested in linguistics.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-100471159638
ISBN-139780471159636
eBay Product ID (ePID)609503
Product Key Features
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameOrigin of Language : Tracing the Evolution of the Mother Tongue
SubjectLinguistics / General
Publication Year1996
TypeTextbook
AuthorMerritt Ruhlen
Subject AreaLanguage Arts & Disciplines
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight11.4 Oz
Item Length9.5 in
Item Width6.2 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number1
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN93-039009
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition20
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal401
Table Of ContentLanguage and History: Voices from the Past.Language Families: What Is Known.Controversy: What Is Debated.Native Americans: Language in the New World.The Origin of Language: Are There Global Cognates'.A Window on the World: What Has Been Resolved.Genes: Biology and Language.The Emerging Synthesis: On the Origin of Modern Humans.Epilogue.An Annotated Bibliography.Index.
SynopsisThe author of this book argues that there is proof to argue that all languages now spoken on earth are descendents of a single ancestral language.