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The Symbolic Species: The Co-Evolution of Language and the Brain

The Symbolic Species: The Co-Evolution of Language and the Brain

The Symbolic Species: The Co-Evolution of Language and the Brain
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The Symbolic Species: The Co-Evolution of Language and the Brain

by Deacon, Terrence W

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ISBN 10
0393038386
ISBN 13
9780393038385
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New York: W W Norton & Co Inc, 1997. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 9.50 x 6.40 x 1.65 inches. The Symbolic Species: The Co-Evolution of Language and the Brain by Terrence W. Deacon is a hardcover First Edition, First Printing in Very Good condition, accompanied by a VG dust jacket. The book displays indented spine ends, while the covers are otherwise well-preserved. There is a slight backward roll to the binding, and minor abrasion is evident on the title page. However, the interior pages remain clean and unmarked. The dust jacket exhibits light creasing at the head of the spine. You can trust that the book will be meticulously packaged for shipment to ensure protection from the elements, with a USPS electronic tracking number provided at no extra cost. Should you require additional information or pictures of the book, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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The Symbolic Species (published 1997) is a book by anthropologist Terrence Deacon. It attempts to unravel the evolution of language and symbolic thought and to explain why language is unique to humans. The Symbolic Species is a multi-disclipinary book that at the time of publishing was seen as groundbreaking. It is considered to have bound together a wide array of ideas in a way that advanced the understanding of professionals in several fields.

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Title
The Symbolic Species: The Co-Evolution of Language and the Brain
Author
Deacon, Terrence W
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition
Very Good
Edition
First Edition
ISBN 10
0393038386
ISBN 13
9780393038385
Publisher
W W Norton & Co Inc
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
1997
Pages
527 pages
Size
9.50 x 6.40 x 1.65 inches

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Title Page
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