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Yield signs: the global economy

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Language Dynamics: Group Size and Structure

This chapter examines how the size of a social group affects language creation and evolution. It highlights research findings that demonstrate smaller groups develop more unique languages, while larger groups tend to exhibit systematic language structures, influenced by their collective history and social interactions.

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