The Secret Life of Language: Discover the Origins of Global Communication

Explore the fascinating world of human language and discover the hidden stories behind every word.

From Cantonese to Xhosa, from the origins of writing to the invention of Elvish, from articulation to syntax, the history and diversity of human communication are brought to life in this fascinating book.

Beginning with the anatomy of speech and the early development of verbal communication, The Secret Life of Language unlocks the secrets of the written word, from hieroglyphics to Japanese kanji and offers a wide-ranging tour of the major languages of the world.