The classic work on the origins and evolution of language from the pioneering linguist and author of Adam’s Tongue. Language and Species presents the most det

"A work of enormous breadth, likely to pleasantly surprise both general readers and experts."—New York Times Book Review This revolutionary book provides fres

A comprehensive account of the neurobiological basis of language, arguing that species-specific brain differences may be at the root of the human capacity for l

The present volume offers a collection of essays covering a broad range of areas where currently a rapprochement between linguistics and biology is actively bei

Communication is a basic behaviour, found across animal species. Human language is often thought of as a unique system, which separates humans from other animal