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- Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
- Number of Pages: 672
- ISBN: 0393334775
- WAPI (Tower ID): 112937740
- Release Date: June 22, 2009
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- Tower.com Sales Rank: #51629 in Books (See Top 100 Books Bestsellers)
- #1349 in Science (See Top 100 Science Bestsellers)
- #108 in General (See Top 100 General Bestsellers)
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Product DescriptionRun a Quick Search on "How the Mind Works" by Stephen Pinker and Steven Pinker to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "How the Mind Works"Browse more products related to "Stephen Pinker and Steven Pinker"Publisher's noteA provocative assessment of human thought and behavior, reissued with a new afterword, explores a range of conundrums from the ability of the mind to perceive three dimensions to the nature of consciousness, in an account that draws on forefront beliefs in cognitive science and evolutionary biology. Reprint. "A model of scientific writing: erudite, witty, and clear." -New York Review of Books The Pulitzer Prize finalist and national bestseller How the Mind Works is a fascinating, provocative work exploring the mysteries of human thought and behavior. How do we see in three dimensions? How do we remember names and faces? How is it, indeed, that we ponder the nature of our own consciousness? Why do we fall in love? In this bold, extraordinary book, Pinker synthesizes the best of cognitive science and evolutionary biology to explain what the mind is, how it has evolved, and, ultimately, how it works. This edition includes a new afterword that explores the impact of the book and its relevance today. AnnotationAs a professor who has taught cognitive science at both MIT and Harvard, Steven Pinker has been faced with the daunting challenge of trying to explain the principles of intelligence and thought to some of the most astute minds in the world. In this extraordinary book, he uses that experience to de-mystify the brain for the rest of us, in terms which are remarkably lucid and coherent. Pinker examines the mind from an evolutionary point of view, by considering that its primary purpose has been to help humans adapt to their changing environment over time. He shows how many of the inherent quirks of our behavior, such as laughter, pattern recognition, identity construction, the creation of art, and the pursuit of love, which at first seem superfluous to pure survival, are actually evidence of the process of natural selection as it shapes our brain. Pinker's seminal work of popular cognitive science is an essential text for anyone interested in better understanding themselves, and their desire and ability to understand anything in the first place. If You Enjoy "How the Mind Works (Paperback)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "How the Mind Works (Paperback)" by Stephen Pinker (Author) and St...There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Science Bestselling Books
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