Abstract
Monogenesis of language is widely accepted, but the conventional argument seems to be mistaken; a simple probabilistic model shows that polygenesis is likely. Other prehistoric inventions are discussed, as are problems in tracing linguistic lineages.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 131-138 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Anthropological Science |
| Volume | 104 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 1996 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Historical linguistics
- Language emergence
- Monogenesis
- Polygenesis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Anthropology