ISBN: 9780141015477 - The Stuff of Thought: Language as a Window Into Human Nature (39 results)

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In The Stuff of Thought: Language as a Window into Human Nature, Steven Pinker looks at how the relationship between words and thoughts can help us understand who we are. Why do so many swear words involve topics like sex, bodily functions or the divine? Why do some children's names thrive while others fall out of favour? Why do we threaten and bribe and seduce in such elaborate, often comical ways? How can a choice of metaphor damn a politician or start a war? And why do we rarely say what we actually mean? Language, as Steven Pinker shows, is at the heart of our lives, and through the way we use it - whether to inform, persuade, entertain or manipulate - we can glimpse the very essence of what makes us human. 'Awesome'Daily Mail 'Highly entertaining . funny and thought-provoking'The Times 'Anyone interested in language should read The Stuff of Thought . moments of genuine revelation and some very good jokes'Mark Haddon, Sunday Telegraph Books of the Year 'No one writes about language as clearly as Steven Pinker, and this is his best book yet'David Crystal, Financial Times 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. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

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Condition: Very Good. : En este fascinante libro, Steven Pinker explora la relación entre el lenguaje y la naturaleza humana. A través de un análisis profundo y accesible, Pinker revela cómo las palabras que usamos y la forma en que las empleamos reflejan nuestra manera de pensar y entender el mundo. Desde los nombres que elegimos para nuestros hijos hasta las expresiones que utilizamos para persuadir o manipular, el lenguaje se convierte en una ventana privilegiada para comprender la esencia de lo que nos hace humanos. Con su característico ingenio y estilo claro, Pinker aborda preguntas científicas y cotidianas, ofreciendo una visión estimulante y entretenida sobre el poder del lenguaje en nuestras vidas. EAN: 9780141015477 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Ciencias Título: The Stuff of Thought: Language as a Window into Human Nature Autor: Steven Pinker Editorial: Penguin Books, Limited (UK) Idioma: en Páginas: 512 Formato: tapa blanda.…

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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 2007. Penguin, London, 2007. Pictorial soft cover. Book Condition : Near fine, appears unread. Book will be sent by Uk postal service. Inventory #BY015317. N/A (illustrator). N/A.

Condition: New. pp. 512 Illus.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The Stuff of Thought is THE book of Steven Pinker's careerThe 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. Why do so many swear words involve topics like sex, bodily functions or the divine? Why do some children's names thrive while others fall out of favour? Why do we threaten and bribe and seduce in such elaborate, often comical ways? This title looks at how the relationship between words and thoughts can help us understand who we are. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condition: New. pp. 512.

Condition: New. 2008. Paperback edition. paperback. Why do so many swear words involve topics like sex, bodily functions or the divine? Why do some children's names thrive while others fall out of favour? Why do we threaten and bribe and seduce in such elaborate, often comical ways? This title looks at how the relationship between words and thoughts can help us understand who we are. Num Pages: 512 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 22. Weight in Grams: 354. . . . . .…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good.

Soft Cover. Condition: As New. Book in as new unread condition. 499pp. Stephen Pinker ezplains how we use language to inform, persuade, entertain or manipulate and from it we can glimpse the very essence of what makes us human. We do not use stock photos, the picture displayed is of the actual book for sale. Every one of our books is in stock in the UK ready for immediate delivery. Size: 7.75 x 5 inches.…

Condition: New. 2008. Paperback edition. paperback. Why do so many swear words involve topics like sex, bodily functions or the divine? Why do some children's names thrive while others fall out of favour? Why do we threaten and bribe and seduce in such elaborate, often comical ways? This title looks at how the relationship between words and thoughts can help us understand who we are. Num Pages: 512 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 22. Weight in Grams: 354. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 512 pages. 7.72x5.04x1.18 inches. In Stock.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Condition: Very Good. Minor bumps at edges and corners of dust jacket. Some very faint storage marks and scratches to dust jacket.

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