This work probes the hypothesis that genetic inheritance influences the phonetic qualities of speech within populations. It examines how biological factors interact with individual and group dynamics to shape the sound systems of languages. Blending genetic theory with linguistic analysis, it illuminates the potential role of heredity in the structure, variation, and evolution of speech sounds.
Dimensions:
22 x 14.5 x 2 cm
Format:
Hardcover, cloth bound, with dust jacket
Publisher:
W. Heffer and Sons, Ltd