From Hand to Mouth

From Hand to Mouth
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Publisher : Princeton University Press
Total Pages : 292
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ISBN-10 : 0691088039
ISBN-13 : 9780691088037
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Book Synopsis From Hand to Mouth by : Michael C. Corballis

Download or read book From Hand to Mouth written by Michael C. Corballis and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writing with wit and eloquence, Corballis makes nimble reference to literature, mythology, natural history, sports, and contemporary politics as he explains in fascinating detail what is now known about the evolution of language. Line illustrations.


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