Language is central to our lives, the cultural tool that arguably sets us apart from other species. Some scientists have argued that language is innate, a type of unique human 'instinct' pre-programmed in us from birth. In this book, Vyvyan Evans argues that this received wisdom is, in fact, a myth. Debunking the notion of a language 'instinct', Evans demonstrates that language is related to other animal forms of communication; that languages exhibit staggering diversity; that we learn our mother tongue drawing on general properties and abilities of the human mind, rather than an inborn 'universal' grammar; and that, ultimately, language and the mind reflect and draw upon the way we interact with others in the world. Compellingly written and drawing on cutting-edge research, The Language Myth sets out a forceful alternative to the received wisdom, showing how language and the mind really work.

Acerca del autor

Vyv Evans is Professor of Linguistics in the School of Linguistics and English Language at Bangor University.

"Sobre este t�tulo" puede pertenecer a otra edici�n de este libro.

Descripci�n de la librer�a

Online and on Cambridge market, opposite Great St Mary's, on a Tuesday.

Ver la p�gina web de la librer�a

Informaci�n empresarial del vendedor

Buckle's Books
32 Cavendish Road, Cambridge, CB1 3AF, United Kingdom

Condiciones de venta y env�o

Condiciones de venta

Books held for 10 days. We accept international money orders,
postal orders and sterling cheques. Please make them payable to Buckle's Books. Foreign currency cheques(checks) attract a conversion charge of �7.00 Foreign currency - Euros & US Dollars (notes only, no coins) - please use international registered post, at your own risk.
Buckle's Books,
32 Cavendish Road,
Cambridge, CB1 3AF,
United Kingdom.
VAT GB937946567

Derecho a cancelaci�n

Condiciones de env�o

Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.

Tarifas de env�o de Reino Unido a Estados Unidos de America

Tarifas de env�o de Reino Unido a Estados Unidos de America
Cantidad del pedido	De 14 a 45 d�as h�biles	De 5 a 10 d�as h�biles
Primer art�culo	EUR 28.74	EUR 28.74

Los plazos de entrega los establecen los vendedores y var�an seg�n el transportista y la ubicaci�n. Los pedidos que pasan por la aduana pueden sufrir retrasos y los compradores son responsables de los aranceles o tarifas asociadas. Los vendedores pueden ponerse en contacto con usted en relaci�n con cargos adicionales para cubrir cualquier aumento en los costes de env�o de los art�culos.