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The ape that spoke : language and the evolution of the human mind

by John McCrone

This study examines the biological and evolutionary origins of the human mind and self-consciousness. It analyses how language acquisition and brain mapping shape cognitive functions, including memory and emotion, from an evolutionary perspective.

Accession 34956 ISBN 0333537920 Publisher MacMillan
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