Stuff of thought, the: language as a window into human nature
Auteur :
Pinker, Steven
Éditeur :
Penguin Books Ltd
ISBN :
9780141015477
Date de publication :
5 juin 2008
Dimensions :
21,0 x 15,0 x 2,5 cm
Poids :
353 g
Format :
B-format paperback
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
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.