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This is a book that attempts to explain why language exists the way it does and why humans are the only species (on Earth) capable of a high-functioning language.
Its explanation comes in the form of a Universal Grammar, which is described as an innate hierarchical linguistic structure, governed by the Laws of Language, functioning through nature’s self-similarity.
Obviously this is quite a mouth full, but the book itself is concise and clear: It describes the relevant theory and also gives scientific examples from previous research.
The book provides logical analogies and conclusions that do not leave much room to do anything but agree with what the author is telling us. Overall, it was quite persuasive, even if a bit drawn out.
Its explanation comes in the form of a Universal Grammar, which is described as an innate hierarchical linguistic structure, governed by the Laws of Language, functioning through nature’s self-similarity.
Obviously this is quite a mouth full, but the book itself is concise and clear: It describes the relevant theory and also gives scientific examples from previous research.
The book provides logical analogies and conclusions that do not leave much room to do anything but agree with what the author is telling us. Overall, it was quite persuasive, even if a bit drawn out.