The Language Instinct (Audiobook)

Pinker, Prof Steven

ISBN 10: 0752841440 ISBN 13: 9780752841441

Publisher: Orion, 2001

Synopsis

How did language evolve? How old is language? How do we all know how to speak so effortlessly? Why is structural grammatical language specifically human? In his illuminating book, Steven Pinker attacks these fundamental questions with intense curiosity, energetic wit and clarity. He discusses every facet of human language and uncovers its deepest mysteries. Language, to Pinker, is an instinct, and he cuts through the jargon of the science of linguistics to show us how and why. Complemented by Lalla Ward's superb and eloquent reading, this is an audio book about the power of communication and will enlighten all those curious to understand this human power.

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From the Publisher

Science Is...
According to Steven PInker, science is an institution that fosters the instinct to make sense of the world while discouraging the instinct to deceive ourselves and one another.

Book Description

In this illuminating book, Steven Pinker attacks these fundamental questions of language with intense curiosity, energetic wit and clarity

Edition details

• Publisher: Orion
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0752841440
• ISBN 13: 9780752841441
• Binding: Audio Cassette
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 180