Why Is Broca'S Area Involved in Syntax?

@article{Caplan2006WhyIB,
  title={Why Is Broca'S Area Involved in Syntax?},
  author={David N. Caplan},
  journal={Cortex},
  year={2006},
  volume={42},
  pages={469-471}
}
  • D. Caplan
  • Published 31 December 2006
  • Biology, Psychology
  • Cortex
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