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The Origins of Human Language
Friday, November 23, 2007
Language may not be a uniquely human gift after all...studies have demonstrated that animals can use language too. Linguist and journalist Christine Kenneally explains what this tells us about the origins of human language. Her recent book is The First Word.
The First Word is available for purchase at amazon.com
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Is what bees do when coming back to the hive and doing a little dance to show directions to the source of food considered language?
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