Book Details
The Stuff of Thought: Language as a Window into Human Nature
Pinker, Steven
Summary
The Pulitzer Prize finalist author of The Blank Slate presents an accessible study of the relationship between language and human nature, explaining how everything from swearing and innuendo to prepositions and baby names reveal facts about key human concepts, emotions, and relationships.
The Pulitzer Prize finalist author of The Blank Slate presents an accessible study of the relationship between language and human nature, explaining how everything from swearing and innuendo to prepositions and baby names reveal facts about key human concepts, emotions, and relationships.
Highlights
- Easy to enjoy: 512 pages · Paperback
- By Pinker, Steven
Details
- ISBN: 9780141015477
- Author: Pinker, Steven
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 512
- Language: English
- Publication date: 5 June 2008
- Condition: Used – Like New
Reviews
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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