Biolinguistics Exploring the Biology of Language

Zusammenfassung This book investigates the nature of human language and its importance for the study of the mind. It considers language from a biological point of view and! uniquely! argues that genetic or biological endowment plays a more central role in language acquisition than instruction! learning! or cultural determinants. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. The unification problem; 2. Knowledge and use of language; 3. Acquisition (growth) of language; 4. Mechanisms of language; 5. Evolution of language; 6. Conclusion; References; Index.

Product details

• Authors: Jenkins Lyle, Lyle Jenkins
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 26.04.2001
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies
• EAN: 9780521003919
• ISBN: 978-0-521-00391-9
• Pages: 280
• Series: Exploring the Biology of Langu
• Subjects: LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Grammar & Punctuation; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / Syntax; Grammar, syntax & morphology; Grammar, syntax and morphology