{"title":"Daniel Everett","description":"\u003cp\u003eDaniel Everett offers insightful explorations into language, its origins, and its role in human culture. His work, such as \u003cem\u003eHow Language Began\u003c\/em\u003e, challenges conventional ideas and invites readers to reconsider the foundations of communication and cognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrounded in a blend of rigorous research and engaging narrative, Everett's books appeal to those interested in linguistics, anthropology, and education. His thoughtful approach encourages a deeper understanding of how language shapes our world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"how-language-began-by-daniel-everett-9781781253939","title":"How Language Began","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his groundbreaking new book, Daniel Everett seeks answers to questions that have perplexed thinkers from Plato to Chomsky: when and how did language begin? What is it? And what is it for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDaniel Everett confounds the conventional wisdom that language originated with Homo sapiens 150,000 years ago and that we have a 'language instinct'. Drawing on evidence from a wide range of fields, including linguistics, archaeology, biology, anthropology, and neuroscience, he shows that our ancient ancestors, Homo erectus, had the biological and mental equipment for speech one and a half million years ago, and that their cultural and technological achievements (including building ocean-going boats) make it overwhelmingly likely they spoke some kind of language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow Language Began\u003c\/i\u003e sheds new light on language and culture and what it means to be human. As always, Daniel Everett spices his account with incident and anecdote. His book is convincing, arresting, and entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47460986814700,"sku":"9781781253939","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781781253939-how-language-began.jpg?v=1774956376"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/daniel-everett.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}