Stock photo: cover may vary
STUFF OF THOUGHT Pb - 2008
by PINKER,STEVEN
- Used
- fair
- Paperback
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.
A$17.43
A$8.31
Delivery within USA
Standard delivery: 2 to 9 days
More delivery options
Standard delivery: 2 to 9 days
Ships from Book Culture (New York, United States)
Details
- Title STUFF OF THOUGHT
- Author PINKER,STEVEN
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Condition Used - Fair
- Pages 512
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Books, New York
- Publication date 2008-09-01
- Features Bibliography, Index, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
- Bookseller's Inventory # 9780143114246.u2
- ISBN 9780143114246 / 0143114247
- Weight 0.94 lbs (0.43 kg)
- Dimensions 8.34 x 5.52 x 1.12 in (21.18 x 14.02 x 2.84 cm)
- Age range 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
- Category Language Arts / Linguistics / Literacy
- Library of Congress subjects Thought and thinking, Language and languages - Philosophy
- Dewey Decimal Code 401
- Quantity available 1
About Book Culture New York, United States
Biblio member since 2021
Book Culture is an independent bookstore located in Morningside Heights in Manhattan and Long Island City in Queens.
Summary
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 & Leaves.
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 & Leaves.
Reader reviews for STUFF OF THOUGHT
Write a review for this book
Important Terms and Guidelines
- Please focus on the book’s content and context. Also, add any personal comments as to how you enjoyed the book. Substantiate your likes and dislikes. You may make comparisons to other books.
- Reviews must be at least 140 characters in length.
- Please do not reveal critical plot elements.
- This is not a help line. Contact customer support if you need help.
Your review must not include:
- Obscenities, discriminatory language, or other insulting language not suitable for public domain
- Advertisements, “spam” content, or references to other products, offers or websites.
- Email addresses, URLs, phone numbers, physical addresses or other contact information.
- Overly critical comments about other reviews or reviewers
- Time-sensitive material (i.e. promotional tours, seminars, lectures, etc.)
- Availability, price, or alternative ordering/shipping information
From the publisher
Media reviews
Citations
- New York Times Book Review, 11/23/2008, Page 20
