Language is central to our lives, the cultural tool that arguably sets us apart from other species. Some scientists have argued that language is innate, a type

A unique collection of original essays by 21 of the world's leading linguists. The topics discussed focus on some of the most popular myths about language: The

In this important study, Cassirer analyzes the non-rational thought processes that go to make up culture. Includes studies of the metaphysics of the Bhagavat Gi

The basic claim of this book is that for 2000 years and more the western tradition has relied on two very dubious assumptions about human communication: that ea

Drawing on cutting-edge research, Evans presents an alternative to the received wisdom, showing how language and the mind really work.