The Stuff of Thought: Language as a Window into Human Nature - Hardcover

Pinker, Steven

 
9780713997415: The Stuff of Thought: Language as a Window into Human Nature
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0713997419 ISBN 13: 9780713997415
Publisher: Allen Lane, 2007

Synopsis

The Stuff of Thought is an exhilarating work of non-fiction. Surprising, thought-provoking and incredibly enjoyable, there is no other book like it - Steven Pinker will revolutionise the way you think about language. He analyses what words actually mean and how we use them, and he reveals what this can tell us about ourselves. He shows how we use space and motion as metaphors for more abstract ideas, and uncovers the deeper structures of human thought that have been shaped by evolutionary history. He also explores the emotional impact of language, from names to swear words, and shows us the full power that it can have over us. And, with this book, he also shows just how stimulating and entertaining language can be.

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About the Author

Steven Pinker is the Johnstone Family Professor in the Department of Psychology at Harvard University. Until 2003, he taught in the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at MIT. He conducts research on language and cognition, writes for publications such as The New York Times, Time and Slate, and is the author of six books, including The Language Instinct, How the Mind Works and The Blank Slate.

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Publisher
Allen Lane
Publication date
2007
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0713997419
ISBN 13 
9780713997415
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
512

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