Unravel the profound journey of language domestication and its role in shaping human uniqueness. Daniel Cloud’s compelling investigation delves into how language, a distinctly human adaptation, fuels cultural evolution and defines our species’ exceptional place in nature. Explore the intricate links between cognitive development, biological adaptation, and the origins of communication. Essential for scholars, students of linguistics and anthropology, and anyone captivated by the evolutionary story of humankind, this book offers deep insights into what makes us uniquely human.