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The wisdom of the bones : in search of human origins / Alan Walker and Pat Shipman

This study examines the discovery of Homo erectus, arguing that although the species possessed a large brain, it lacked the capacity for speech. The findings challenge established theories regarding the role of language acquisition in human evolution.

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