The evolutionary origins of interpersonal grammar
Article outline
- 1.Introduction
- 2.Functional and usage-based linguistics and the evolution of interpersonal grammar
- 3.The performative semiotic and the evolution of interpersonal grammar
- 3.1On the “shape” of interpersonal grammar
- 3.2A possible phylogeny for the modes of expression of interpersonal grammar
- 4.Conclusions
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Acknowledgements
- Notes
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