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  Causal correlations between genes and linguistic features: The mechanism of gradual language evolution

Dediu, D. (2008). Causal correlations between genes and linguistic features: The mechanism of gradual language evolution. In A. D. M. Smith, K. Smith, & R. Ferrer i Cancho (Eds.), The evolution of language: Proceedings of the 7th International Conference (EVOLANG7) (pp. 83-90). Singapore: World Scientific Press.

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 Abstract: The causal correlations between human genetic variants and linguistic (typological) features could represent the mechanism required for gradual, accretionary models of language evolution. The causal link is mediated by the process of cultural transmission of language across generations in a population of genetically biased individuals. The particular case of Tone, ASPM and Microcephalin is discussed as an illustration. It is proposed that this type of genetically-influenced linguistic bias, coupled with a fundamental role for genetic and linguistic diversities, provides a better explanation for the evolution of language and linguistic universals.

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Language(s): eng - English
 Dates: 2008
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Title: Evolution of Language: 7th International Conference
Place of Event: Barcelona, Spain
Start-/End Date: 2008-03-12 - 2008-03-15

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Title: The evolution of language: Proceedings of the 7th International Conference (EVOLANG7)
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Smith, Andrew D. M., Editor
Smith, Kenny, Editor
Ferrer i Cancho, Ramon, Editor
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Publ. Info: Singapore : World Scientific Press
Pages: 513 Volume / Issue: - Sequence Number: - Start / End Page: 83 - 90 Identifier: ISBN: 978-981-277-611-2