Windows On Language Evolution: How Are They Constructed?

Abstract

Points out aspects of window construction that seem to be conceptually distinct from one another and also basic. Conveys something of the 'feel' of the kind of spadework that a particular one of these aspects would call for if one attempted to use the homesigns created by deaf children of hearing parents as a window on language construction. Please note that the article is part of Spil, special issue 1: language evolution