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: Paperback
Date of Publication: 04/06/2026
Pagination: 320 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: 20
Weight:
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9781398548466

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