The Cradle of Language

by Chris Knight

This book is the first to focus on the African origins of human language. It explores the origins of language and culture 250,000-150,000 years ago when modern humans evolved in Africa. Scholars from around the world address the fossil, genetic, and archaeological evidence and critically
examine the ways it has been interpreted. The book also considers parellel developments among Europe's Neanderthals and the contrasting outcomes for the two species...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199545863
• ISBN13: 9780199545865
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.9" x 9.1"