Includes bibliographical references (p. 251-268) and index.
Contents:
In the beginning -- Smiles, winks, and words -- Truths and lies -- The mind and language -- Signs and symbols -- Icons gained and icons lost -- From a few sounds to many words -- Syntax : wired and learned -- Step-by-step to grammar -- Power, gossip, and seduction -- What has language done to us?
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