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Laura Spinney, "Proto: How One Ancient Language Went Global" (Bloomsbury, 2025)

New Books in Communications

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Migration and Language Dynamics

This chapter explores the complexities of migration through various historical contexts, particularly contrasting early agricultural movements with rapid migrations like those of the Yamnaya. It investigates how migration influences language evolution, shaped by factors such as violence, cultural exchange, and hospitality traditions. The discussion underscores that social interactions, including feasting and storytelling, play a crucial role in language adoption and development within migratory societies.

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