Researchers from diverse backgrounds are converging on the view that human evolution
has been shaped by gene–culture interactions. Theoretical biologists have used population …

Among all species on Earth, humans have a unique capability of communication using a
symbolic communication system, ie, verbal and written language. This ability has helped …

Humans possess an extraordinary capacity for cultural production, from the arts and
language to science and technology. How did the human mind—and the uniquely human …

In this groundbreaking book, Michael Tomasello presents a comprehensive usage-based
theory of language acquisition. Drawing together a vast body of empirical research in …

A brilliant inquiry into the origins of human nature from the author of Rationality, The Better
Angels of Our Nature, and Enlightenment Now." Sweeping, erudite, sharply argued, and fun …

The landmark reference in the field, completely updated: a comprehensive treatment of a
disorder that is more prevalent than autism. Children with specific language impairment …

" If you are not already a Steven Pinker addict, this book will make you one."--Jared
Diamond In Words and Rules, Steven Pinker explores profound mysteries of language by …

Individuals affected with developmental disorders of speech and language have substantial
difficulty acquiring expressive and/or receptive language in the absence of any profound …

The Recursive Mind challenges the commonly held notion that language is what makes us
uniquely human. In this compelling book, Michael Corballis argues that what distinguishes …

My goal in writing this book has been to convey the principles and issues of
psycholinguistics in a straightforward and accessible manner. The field, although principally …