Nick Chater
Language Game Paperback Book
- Extend your return window to 35 days
- 100% protection against any shipping mishaps
Marvellously clear... playfully persuasive Richard DawkinsFull of Fascinating details. A delight to read. Tim HarfordHighly original and convincing ... a delight to read! Daniel EverettWhat is language?Why do we have it?Why does that matter?Language is perhaps humanitys most astonishing accomplishment and one that remains poorly understood.Upending centuries of scholarship (including, most recently, Chomsky and Pinker) The Language Game shows how people learn to talk not by acquiring fixed meanings and rules, but by picking up, reusing, and recombining countless linguistic fragments in novel ways.Drawing on entertaining and persuasive examples from across the world the book explains How our shortlived memory copes with the onrushing deluge of sound that is everyday speech. Why it is that language is such a challenge for language scientists but learnt effortlessly by toddlers. Why the languages of the world are so spectacularly variedand why no two people speak quite the same language. Why humans have language, but chimps dont. How language gave us a big brain and changed the course of evolution. How language doesnt limit, but does shape, how we think.And ultimately, why all we know about language should give us hope.Christiansen and Chaters The Language Game draws on a fascinating range of examples to show the way language works, has shaped our evolution and is critical to our future.
Binding: Paperback;368 pages; Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd; Classification: CBX; Weight: 376 g; Dimensions: 128 x 198 x 29
49p delivery on all orders over £30 (exc. Bulky Item Delivery)
Super Saver Delivery
£2.99
Standard Delivery
£3.99
Express Delivery
£5.99
Next Day Delivery
£6.99
24/7 InPost Locker | Shop Collect
£2.49
Evri ParcelShop
£3.99
Evri ParcelShop | Express Delivery
£5.99
Premium DPD Next Day Delivery
£7.99
Bulky Item Delivery
£4.99
Northern Ireland Super Saver Delivery
£2.99
Northern Ireland Standard Delivery
£4.99
Northern Ireland Express Delivery
£5.99
Unlimited free delivery for a year with Unlimited Delivery for £14.99
Please note, some delivery methods are not available for products delivered by our brand partners & they may have longer delivery times
Something not quite right? You have 28 days from the day you receive it, to send something back.
Please note, we cannot offer refunds on fashion face masks, cosmetics, pierced jewellery, adult toys, and swimwear or lingerie if the hygiene seal is not in place or has been broken.
Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses, and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights.
Click here to view our full Returns Policy.
We Think You'll Like
Sponsored Products
Marvellously clear... playfully persuasive Richard DawkinsFull of Fascinating details. A delight to read. Tim HarfordHighly original and convincing ... a delight to read! Daniel EverettWhat is language?Why do we have it?Why does that matter?Language is perhaps humanitys most astonishing accomplishment and one that remains poorly understood.Upending centuries of scholarship (including, most recently, Chomsky and Pinker) The Language Game shows how people learn to talk not by acquiring fixed meanings and rules, but by picking up, reusing, and recombining countless linguistic fragments in novel ways.Drawing on entertaining and persuasive examples from across the world the book explains How our shortlived memory copes with the onrushing deluge of sound that is everyday speech. Why it is that language is such a challenge for language scientists but learnt effortlessly by toddlers. Why the languages of the world are so spectacularly variedand why no two people speak quite the same language. Why humans have language, but chimps dont. How language gave us a big brain and changed the course of evolution. How language doesnt limit, but does shape, how we think.And ultimately, why all we know about language should give us hope.Christiansen and Chaters The Language Game draws on a fascinating range of examples to show the way language works, has shaped our evolution and is critical to our future.
Binding: Paperback;368 pages; Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd; Classification: CBX; Weight: 376 g; Dimensions: 128 x 198 x 29
49p delivery on all orders over £30 (exc. Bulky Item Delivery)
Super Saver Delivery
£2.99
Standard Delivery
£3.99
Express Delivery
£5.99
Next Day Delivery
£6.99
24/7 InPost Locker | Shop Collect
£2.49
Evri ParcelShop
£3.99
Evri ParcelShop | Express Delivery
£5.99
Premium DPD Next Day Delivery
£7.99
Bulky Item Delivery
£4.99
Northern Ireland Super Saver Delivery
£2.99
Northern Ireland Standard Delivery
£4.99
Northern Ireland Express Delivery
£5.99
Unlimited free delivery for a year with Unlimited Delivery for £14.99
Please note, some delivery methods are not available for products delivered by our brand partners & they may have longer delivery times
Something not quite right? You have 28 days from the day you receive it, to send something back.
Please note, we cannot offer refunds on fashion face masks, cosmetics, pierced jewellery, adult toys, and swimwear or lingerie if the hygiene seal is not in place or has been broken.
Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses, and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights.
Click here to view our full Returns Policy.
Nick Chater
Language Game Paperback Book
- Extend your return window to 35 days
- 100% protection against any shipping mishaps
We Think You'll Like
Sponsored Products
Protect Your Purchase?
Extend your warranty and protect your purchase against accidental damage and defects.
Protects your new Language Game Paperback Book against breakdowns and faults once the manufacturer's warranty period is over.
Covers issues not included in your manufacturer's warranty, such as accidental damage or theft.
Get a replacement or a cash refund up to the full amount you originally paid for it.
FAQs
XCover is an authorised protection provider for Debenhams, with over 7 million customers globally and an average 4.7 out of 5 stars from thousands of reviews on Google and Trustpilot. XCover's simple, fast and stress-free repair and replacement process delivers peace of mind if your item is stolen or it has damages or defects that aren't covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
XCover's simple, fast and stress-free repair and replacement process delivers peace of mind if your item is stolen or has damages or defects that aren't covered by the manufacturer's warranty. XCover’s easy, digital process is simple with quick payouts on approved claims.
Before submitting a claim, you need to gather all the details and documents to support your claim. This helpful article has a guide to what documents you may need based on your claim reason.
When you're ready to submit your claim, log in to your XCover Account, select the XCover Protection you would like to claim for and then select ‘Make a Claim’.
The XCover claims process is quick and hassle-free, with payment or reimbursement for approved claims processed instantly. The dedicated team at XCover aims to complete 95% of claims within 3 days of claim submission, so keep a close eye on your emails to ensure there’s no delay.
For more information about claims submission, please check XCover Help.