Adger, David
Language Unlimited: The Science Behind Our Most Creative Power
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198828099
- author:
- Adger, David
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 24.2 x 16 x 2.6 centimetres (0.5
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Psychology, Cognitive,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
David Adger explores the hidden structure behind human language in this thought-provoking book. Drawing on research from neuroscience, psychology, and linguistics, he delves into the mysteries of our capacity for language and reveals the source of its endless creativity.
From the emergence of new languages to the limitations of our own linguistic abilities, Adger takes a fascinating journey to understand how we create and understand language. He examines the similarities between the world's 7000 languages and the ways in which children and animals acquire language, shedding light on the deep scientific laws that govern human communication.
With insights into artificial intelligences and their understanding of language, Adger offers a unique perspective on the complexities of human language and its many mysteries. This book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in linguistics, psychology, or cognitive science.