Abstract

VIEIRA, António Bracinha. The origin and evolution of language. Etnográfica [online]. 2016, vol.20, n.3, pp.658-658. ISSN 0873-6561.

This brief note introduces the hypothesis that language evolution was associated with tool use in the Palaeolithic and contributed to brain development. Cláudia Sousa shared a strong interest in chimpanzee vocalisations and how they could contribute to our understanding of human speech.

Keywords : language; evolution; tools; brain; lithic industries.

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