Human language: Are nonhuman precursors lacking?

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Behavioral and Brain Sciences 18 (1):190-191 (1995)
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Contra Wilkins & Wakefield, we argue that an evolutionarily inspired approach to language must consider different facets of language (i.e., more than syntax and semantics), and must explore the possibility of nonhuman precursors. Several examples are discussed, illustrating the power of the comparative approach in illuminating our understanding of language evolution

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