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The wisdom of the bones : in search of human origins

by Alan Walker, 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.

Accession 29607 ISBN 0297816705 Publisher Weidenfeld & Nicolson
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