SKU: 87233342583

The Origin of Language : How We Learned to Speak and Why by Madeleine Beekman

Sale price$26.95 Regular price$29.95
Save 10%

Pay in installments of $7.49 with ShopPay, AfterPay and Klarna

Shipping Estimate
USA
  • USA
  • CAN

Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Aug 11 - Aug 16

Promo Codes Available:

For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15

Description

The Origin of Language : How We Learned to Speak and Why by Madeleine BeekmanIn a radical new story about the birth of our species, The Origin of Language argues that it was not hunting, fighting, or tool making that forced early humans to speak, but the inescapable need to care for our children. Journeying to the dawn of Homo sapiens, evolutionary biologist Madeleine Beekman reveals the happy accidents hidden in our molecular biologyDNA, chromosomes, and proteinsthat led to one of the most fateful events in the history of

In a radical new story about the birth of our species, The Origin of Language argues that it was not hunting, fighting, or tool-making that forced early humans to speak, but the inescapable need to care for our children.

Journeying to the dawn of Homo sapiens, evolutionary biologist Madeleine Beekman reveals the “happy accidents” hidden in our molecular biology—DNA, chromosomes, and proteins—that led to one of the most fateful events in the history of life on Earth: our giving birth to babies earlier in their development than our hominid cousins the Neanderthals and Denisovans. Faced with highly dependent infants requiring years of nurturing and protection, early human communities needed to cooperate and coordinate, and it was this unprecedented need for communication that triggered the creation of human language—and changed everything.

Infused with cutting-edge science, sharp humour, and insights into the history of biology and its luminaries, Beekman weaves a narrative that’s both enlightening and entertaining. Challenging the traditional theories of male luminaries like Chomksy, Pinker, and Harari, she invites us into the intricate world of molecular biology and its ancient secrets. The Origin of Language is a tour de force by a brilliant biologist on how a culture of cooperation and care have shaped our existence.

 

,

Binding: Hardback,
Pagination: 320 pages, x2 B-W line illustrations
Shipping Notes
  • Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
  • Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
  • Delivery to the USA:
  1. Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
  • If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
  • We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
  • To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
  • Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
SKU: 87233342583

Discover Niche Categories That Outsell

Top-Converting Item to Boost Your Average Order

4.1 ★★★★★
Based on 6 reviews
Sort
Highest Rating
Newest First
Oldest First
Product Reviews
A
Verified Purchase
Amazon Customer
Draper, US
★★★★★ 4
Does a good job.
Color: Polished Rainbow
Definitely better than typical dermaplane razors bought at drug stores. Not as sharp as I had hoped tho. Cool color and is very pretty and gets the job done.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2026
E
Verified Purchase
Evelyn Shi
Chelsea, US
★★★★★ 5
durable
Color: Polished Silver, Color: Polished Silver
its very easy to use and is made up of great quality! Ive been using it for alittle while now and the blades still havent run out.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2026
M
Verified Purchase
MH$H1N0B1
Whiting, US
★★★★★ 5
Bang for the buck
Color: Polished Rainbow
If you're a male, you can use this for your line ups easily. Less fuckups and more forgiving. This thing is sharp but not sharp enough to hurt you. I wouldn't recommend using it for shaving your armpit. But it does work with ease if your blade is new. Down there does the job too fast. But they have to be trimmed before you shave it.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2026
M
Verified Purchase
2manyoptions
Port Orchard, US
★★★★★ 5
Perfecr
Color: Matte Black
I really like this tool it quality and has a good weight to it
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2026
S
Verified Purchase
Stacy
Houston, US
★★★★★ 5
Satisfied
Color: Polished Rainbow
Works great
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2026

recommand products