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Language Families of the World. Episode 33, What Do Genes Say about Language Families?

2020
Videos and DVDs
The idiosyncrasies that show up in DNA allow us to trace back to common ancestors, much like language traits allow us to chart language-family relationships. Take a look at the concept of glottochronology and see what linguistic theories have been confirmed by genetics in places like Europe, India, and Polynesia.
Author:
McWhorter, John, film directorThe Great Courses (Firm), distributorKanopy (Firm), distributor
Imprint:
The Great Courses, 2019.[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2020.
Collation:
1 online resource (streaming video file) (30 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Notes:
Title from title frames.FilmIn Process Record.Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2019.In English
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Language:
English
BRN:
392349
LocationCollectionCall numberStatus/Desc
WebEmoviesSTREAMINGIn-process (Set: 29 Jan 2021)Access resource
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