Book of Donmon Teith

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

Six essays which analyze the non-national thought processes that influence culture

Language Myths and the History of English aims to deconstruct the myths that are traditionally reproduced as factual accounts of the historical development of E

Can a bump on the head cause someone to speak with a different accent? Can animals, aliens, and objects talk? Can we communicate with gods, demons, and the dead

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