Guldemann, Tom

The Language of Hunter-Gatherers

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ISBN 13:
9781009299558
author:
Guldemann, Tom
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Cambridge University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
746
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 x 3.8 centimetres (1
Genre:
Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Anthropology,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£54.52

Description

The Language of Hunter-Gatherers By Tom Güldemann, Patrick McConvell and Richard A. Rhodes Cambridge University Press, 2022 This volume presents a unique perspective on hunter-gatherer societies by examining their languages. With its worldwide coverage, it provides an in-depth look at the state of these societies at the beginning of the twenty-first century. The authors challenge long-held assumptions about the limits on social dynamism in hunter-gatherer societies, revealing that their languages are no different from those of other societies. The book offers a fresh insight into the inner workings of modern hunter-gatherer societies, exploring how they survive and interact with societies that produce more. This study serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of language and culture in contemporary hunter-gatherer communities.

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