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The Stuff of Thought: Language as a Window Into Human Nature

by Steven Pinker

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This New York Times bestseller is an exciting and fearless investigation of language

Bestselling author Steven Pinker possesses that rare combination of scientific aptitude and verbal eloquence that enables him to provide lucid explanations of deep and powerful ideas. His previous books?including the Pulitzer Prize finalist The Blank Slate?have catapulted him into the limelight as one of today?s most important popular science writers. In The Stuff of Thought, Pinker presents a fascinating look at how our words explain our nature. Considering scientific questions with examples from everyday life, The Stuff of Thought is a brilliantly crafted and highly readable work that will appeal to fans of everything from The Selfish Gene and Blink to Eats, Shoots and Leaves.

Synopsis:

New York Times"-bestselling author Pinker marries two of the subjects he knows best: language and human nature. The result is a fascinating look at how words explain human nature.

About the Author

Steven Pinker is the Johnstone Family Professor of Psychology at Harvard University. He is the author of seven books, including The Blank Slate.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780143114246
Author:
Pinker, Steven
Publisher:
Penguin Books
Subject:
Linguistics
Subject:
Social Psychology
Subject:
Personality
Subject:
Psychology
Subject:
Sociolinguistics
Subject:
Thought and thinking
Subject:
Language and languages -- Philosophy.
Subject:
General-General
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Mass Market
Publication Date:
20080931
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
from 12
Language:
English
Illustrations:
b/w illustrations throughout
Pages:
512
Dimensions:
8.34x5.52x1.12 in. .94 lbs.
Age Level:
from 18

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