The Gestural Origin of Language

by David F. Armstrong

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This is a unique view of the origins of language, describing what linguistic science would look like if sign language rather than speech was used as the basis for the study of language systems.

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David F. Armstrong, an associate professor in the School of Management and University Budget Director at Gallaudet University, received his doctorate in anthropology from the University of Pennsylvania

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The Gestural Origin of Language

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Nonfiction, Science & Nature
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401LanguageLanguagePhilosophy and theory; international languages
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P116 .A753Language and LiteraturePhilology. LinguisticsLanguage. Linguistic theory. Comparative grammar
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