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To my family, to tarsah, and to the mentors, colleagues, and stu dents who have shared their insights, their enthusiasm, and their friendship. We are the first generation of human beings to glimpse the sweep of cosmic history, from the universes fiery origin in the big bang to the silent, stately flight of galaxies through the intergalactic night. The evolution of human language is thus one of the most signi. Because of its unusual breadth in scope the book has received praise as a magnum opus. Human evolution language and mind ebook download free. The book is written for a nonexpert audience, providing accessible and convenient content that will appeal.
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