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The Stuff of Thought
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The Stuff of Thought (2007) (edit title/settings)

Language as a Window into Human Nature

by Steven Pinker (Author) (edit contributors)

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New York Times 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... read more

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On September 11, 2001, at 8:46 A.M., a hijacked airliner crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York.

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1. Words and Worlds
2. Down the Rabbit Hole
3. Fifty Thousand Innate Concepts (and Other Radical Theories of Language and Thought)
4. Cleaving the Air
5. The Metaphor Metaphor
6. What's in a Name?
7. The Seven Words You Can't Say on Television
8. Games People Play
9. Escaping the Cave

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  1. Steven Pinker (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group (Viking Press)
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2007
ISBN: 978-0-670-06327-7
Page Count: 499

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