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Tribe Helps Linguist Argue with Prevailing Theory : NPR
Dan Everett has spent 30 years studying the language of a small Amazonian tribe, the Piraha. His findings are challenging long-held linguistic theories and stirring a sometimes-bitter debate.
Last year I read Everett’s book, “Don’t Sleep There Are Snakes” about his time with the Piraha. Remarkable book and remarkable research. Truly mind-bending, beyond the sing-song quality of the language.
