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The roots of language
- D. Bickerton
- Sociology, History
- 2 February 2016
Dextro or d-tartaric acid is prepared by microbial conversion of cis-epoxysuccinic acid which is subjected to asymmetrical hydrolysis by the catalytic action of a microorganism taken from the group… Expand
The language bioprogram hypothesis.
- D. Bickerton
- Psychology
- 1 June 1984
It is hypothesized that creole languages are largely invented by children and show fundamental similarities, which derive from a biological program for language. The structures of Hawaiian Pidgin and… Expand
Language and Human Behavior
- D. Bickerton
- Psychology
- 29 January 1996
According to Bickerton, the behavioral sciences have failed to give an adequate account of human nature at least partly because of the conjunction and mutual reinforcement of two widespread beliefs:… Expand
Dynamics of a creole system
- D. Bickerton
- Sociology, Computer Science
- 1 December 1976
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Adam's Tongue: How Humans Made Language, How Language Made Humans
- D. Bickerton
- Psychology
- 17 March 2009
How language evolved has been called 'the hardest problem in science'. In "ADAM'S TONGUE", Derek Bickerton - long a leading authority in this field - shows how and why previous attempts to solve that… Expand
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Symbol and Structure: A Comprehensive Framework for Language Evolution
- D. Bickerton
- Computer Science
- 24 July 2003
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The Nature of Creole Continuum.
- D. Bickerton
- Psychology
- 1 September 1973
Hitherto, post-Saussurean linguistic theories have been unable to provide satisfactory descriptions of a creole continuum. This paper reviews previous attempts in the field, and indicates the need… Expand
Language evolution: A brief guide for linguists
- D. Bickerton
- Philosophy
- 1 March 2007
Abstract For the benefit of linguists new to the field of language evolution, the author sets out the issues that need to be distinguished in any research on it. He offers a guided tour of… Expand