What inspired the choice to focus on the evolution of language as a window into human history?
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The Unfolding of Language

The Unfolding of Language
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What inspired the choice to focus on the evolution of language as a window into human history?
Did anyone else find the explanations of linguistic change both enlightening and surprising?
How well do you think the examples in the book translate to understanding the languages spoken today?