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The language instinct : the new science of language and mind
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The language instinct : the new science of language and mind

by Steven Pinker

This work analyses the science of linguistics, covering universal grammar, the biological foundations of speech, and the evolution of language. It examines how the brain processes communication and addresses common queries about linguistic development.

Accession 9525 ISBN — Publisher Penguin
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