Selection dynamics in language form and language meaning

Monica Tamariz

doi:10.1142/9789812774262_0043

Selection dynamics in language form and language meaning

Monica Tamariz

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This paper describes evolutionary dynamics in language and presents a genetic framework of language akin to those of Croft (2000) and Mufwene (2001), where language is a complex system that inhabits, interacts with and evolves in communities of human speakers. The novelty of the present framework resides in the separation between form (phonology and syntax) and meaning (semantics), which are described as two different selection systems, connected by symbolic association and by probabilistic encoding of information.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Evolution of Language: Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on the Evolution of Language
Editors	Angelo Cangelosi, Andrew D. M. Smith, Kenny Smith
Publisher	World Scientific Publishing
Pages	341-347
Number of pages	7
ISBN (Electronic)	978-981-4478-62-5
ISBN (Print)	978-981-256-656-0
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1142/9789812774262_0043
Publication status	Published - 2006
Event	6th International Conference on the Evolution of Language - Rome, Italy Duration: 12 Apr 2006 → 15 Apr 2006

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Conference	6th International Conference on the Evolution of Language
Abbreviated title	EvoLang 6
Country/Territory	Italy
City	Rome
Period	12/04/06 → 15/04/06

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Tamariz, M 2006, Selection dynamics in language form and language meaning. in A Cangelosi, ADM Smith & K Smith (eds), The Evolution of Language: Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on the Evolution of Language. World Scientific Publishing, pp. 341-347, 6th International Conference on the Evolution of Language, Rome, Italy, 12/04/06. https://doi.org/10.1142/9789812774262_0043

Selection dynamics in language form and language meaning. / Tamariz, Monica.
The Evolution of Language: Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on the Evolution of Language. ed. / Angelo Cangelosi; Andrew D. M. Smith; Kenny Smith. World Scientific Publishing, 2006. p. 341-347.

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