Vyvyan Evans
The Language Myth: Why Language Is Not An Instinct
- ISBN 13:
- 9781107619753
- author:
- Vyvyan Evans
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 316
- Dimensions:
- 13.8 x 1.7 x 21.6 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Linguistics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Language Myth: Why Language Is Not an Instinct By Vyvyan Evans Language is a fundamental part of our lives, and its nature has been debated by scientists for years. In this book, Vyvyan Evans challenges the idea that language is an innate, pre-programmed 'instinct' in humans. Instead, he argues that language is closely related to other forms of animal communication and exhibits staggering diversity. Evans demonstrates that our ability to learn a mother tongue relies on general properties and abilities of the human mind, rather than an inborn 'universal' grammar. He also shows how language is not autonomous but is connected to other aspects of our mental lives. Through compelling research and writing, Evans sets out a forceful alternative to the received wisdom about language and the mind. This book offers a fresh perspective on the nature of language and its relationship to the human mind.
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