Doctor Dolittle's Delusion

Dr. Dolittle--and many students of animal communication--are wrong: animals cannot use language. This fascinating book explains why.

Can animals be taught a human language and use it to communicate? Or is human language unique to human
"In this enjoyable and informative book, Stephen Anderson incisively states the way that diverse areas of study have helped illuminate the question of communication by animals and our communication with them."--Diane Brentari, Purdue University