The Stuff of Thought Language as a Window into Human Nature [Paperback]

ThisNew York Timesbestseller is an exciting and fearless investigation of language from the author ofBetter Angels of Our NatureandThe Sense of StyleandEnlightenment Now.

Curious, inventive, fearless, naughty.
--The New York Times Book Review

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 finalistThe Blank Slate - have catapulted him into the limelight as one of today's most important popular science writers. InThe 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 Thoughtis a brilliantly crafted and highly readable work that will appeal to fans of everything fromThe Selfish GeneandBlinktoEats, Shoots & Leaves. Engaging and provocative...filled with humor and fun.
-Douglas Hofstadter,Los Angeles Times

Pinker is a star, and the world of science is lucky to have him.
--Richard Dawkins

Curious, inventive, fearless, naughty.
-New York Times Book Review

An important and inviting book.
--Science

There's plenty of stuff to think about, but a lot of fun stuff too.
-Boston Globe

Fascinating.
Wired

Unfailingly engaging to read.
--New York Review of BooksSteven Pinker is the Johnstone Family professor of Psychology and Harvard College Professor of Psychology at Harvard University. A two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist and the winner of many awards for his research, teaching, and books, he has been named one ofTime's100 Most Influential People in the World Today andForeign Policy's100 Global Thinkers. His other books includeThelãÇ