The Origin of Language

Madeleine Beekman

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In this origin story of humanity, scientific expert Madeleine Beekman makes the case that human language evolved to solve an existential problem for our ancestors: caring for extremely premature infants.

Author(s): Beekman, Madeleine
Binding: Hardback
Date of Publication: 14/08/2025
Pagination: 368 pages
Series: N/A
Imprint: Simon & Schuster UK Ltd.
Published By: Simon & Schuster UK Ltd.
Book Classification: Philosophy of language|Family psychology|Biology, life sciences
Dimensions: 234x153
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ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9781398548428

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