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How Language Began: The Story of Humanity's Greatest Invention
How Language Began: The Story of Humanity's Greatest Invention | Daniel L. Everett
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How Language Began revolutionizes our understanding of the one tool that has allowed us to become the "lords of the planet." Mankind has a distinct advantage over other terrestrial species: we talk to one another. But how did we acquire (…more)
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Very interesting! I‘m intrigued by the Pirahã, & I‘m guessing Everett must have written an entire book about them. That being said, I wish I had read this book instead of listened to it. There is extra material for the audiobook, but when I listen to books I‘m always doing something else, so I won‘t actually look at it... Also, there is just so MUCH in this book that I think you need a marker & sticky notes to do the reading experience justice.

AlaMich The language nerd in me is squeeing in delight! 7y
Samplergal I‘m a speech language pathologist. Gotta find this one! 7y
tricours @Samplergal oh! What do those do? 7y
Samplergal @tricours we work with children and adults with communication disorders. Lots of background in “normal” speech and language but then taking it up a level to then work to improve communication. Lots of language. Great career. No money. Lol. 7y
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