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Bøger fortalt af Daniel Everett

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  • Don't Sleep, There are Snakes

    Life and Language in the Amazonian Jungle

    Although Daniel Everett was a missionary, far from converting the Pirahãs, they converted him. He shows the slow, meticulous steps by which he gradually mastered their language and his gradual realisation that its unusual nature closely reflected its speakers' startlingly original perceptions of the world.Everett describes how he began to realise that his discoveries about the Pirahã language ... Læs mere

    107,52 kr.

  • How Language Began

    The Story of Humanity’s Greatest Invention

    In his groundbreaking new book Daniel Everett seeks answers to questions that have perplexed thinkers from Plato to Chomsky: when and how did language begin? what is it? and what is it for?Daniel Everett confounds the conventional wisdom that language originated with Homo sapiens 150,000 years ago and that we have a 'language instinct'. Drawing on evidence from a wide range of fields, including ... Læs mere

    118,28 kr.

  • Don't Sleep, There Are Snakes

    Life and Language in the Amazonian Jungle

    Serier serie Vintage Departures
    **Part passionate memoir, part scientific exploration, a life-changing tale set among a small tribe of Amazonian Indians in Brazil that offers a riveting look into the nature of language, thought, and life itself."Immensely interesting and deeply moving.... One of the best books I have read."—Lucy Dodwell, New Scientist**A riveting account of the astonishing experiences and discoveries made by ... Læs mere

    111,36 kr.

  • Lydbog

    Don't Sleep, There Are Snakes

    Life and Language in the Amazonian Jungle

    Fortalt af Daniel Everett ...

    Uforkortet

    10 timer 45 min

    Daniel Everett, then a Christian missionary, arrived among the Pirahã in 1977—with his wife and three young children—intending to convert them. What he found was a language that defies all existing linguistic theories and reflects a way of life that evades contemporary understanding: The Pirahã have no counting system and no fixed terms for color. They have no concept of war or of personal ... Læs mere

    208,38 kr. eller Gratis med Kobo Plus

  • How Language Began

    The Story of Humanity's Greatest Invention

    A Buzzfeed Gift Guide Selection“Few books on the biological and cultural origin of humanity can be ranked as classics. I believe [this] will be one of them.” — Edward O. WilsonAt the time of its publication, How Language Began received high acclaim for capturing the fascinating history of mankind’s most incredible creation. Deemed a “bombshell” linguist and “instant folk hero” by Tom Wolfe (Harper ... Læs mere

    129,24 kr.

  • Language

    The Cultural Tool

    Like other tools, language was invented, can be reinvented or lost, and shows significant variation across cultures. It's as essential to survival as fire - and, like fire, is found in all human societies.Language presents the bold and controversial idea that language is not an innate component of the brain, as has been famously argued by Chomsky and Pinker. Rather, it's a cultural tool which ... Læs mere

    118,28 kr.

  • Language

    The Cultural Tool

    A bold and provocative study that presents language not as an innate component of the brain—as most linguists do—but as an essential tool unique to each culture worldwide.For years, the prevailing opinion among academics has been that language is embedded in our genes, existing as an innate and instinctual part of us. But linguist Daniel Everett argues that, like other tools, language was invented ... Læs mere

    53,00 kr.

  • Dark Matter of the Mind

    The Culturally Articulated Unconscious

    From a linguist and anthropologist, "a fascinating argument" about culture, cognition, and the concept of human nature ( Choice).Is it in our nature to be altruistic, or evil, to make art, use tools, or create language? Is it in our nature to think in any particular way? For Daniel L. Everett, the answer is a resounding no: it isn't in our nature to do any of these things because human nature does ... Læs mere

    136,86 kr. eller Gratis med Kobo Plus

  • Awakened

    Finding Clarity in a Noisy World

    Discover True Clarity Amidst the ChaosIn a world brimming with constant noise and distractions, finding clarity can feel like chasing a fleeting dream. "Awakened: Finding Clarity in a Noisy World" offers you a transformative path towards rediscovering peace and purpose amidst the chaos of modern life.Immerse yourself in a journey that begins with understanding the true essence of clarity and the ... Læs mere

    64,06 kr. eller Gratis med Kobo Plus

  • Wari

    Serier serie Descriptive Grammars
    This is the first major study of any Chapakuran language and makes an important contribution to linguistic theory. This study is especially timely as the Chapakuran languages of Western Brazil and Eastern Bolivia are endangered, and less than 2,000 known speakers of Wari and its related dialects are left in existence. ... Læs mere

    699,47 kr.

  • Never Too Late

    Your Guide to Online Success After 50

    Step Confidently Into an Exciting Digital FutureAre you ready to redefine success on your own terms and embrace the boundless possibilities of the online world? This comprehensive guide is crafted specifically for those embarking on a new chapter after 50, proving that age is no barrier to achieving meaningful online income and personal fulfillment. Through relatable stories, practical strategies, ... Læs mere

    72,08 kr. eller Gratis med Kobo Plus

  • Lydbog

    How Language Began

    The Story of Humanity's Greatest Invention

    Fortalt af Jonathan Yen ...

    Uforkortet

    13 timer 10 min

    Mankind has a distinct advantage over other terrestrial species: we talk to one another. But how did we acquire the most advanced form of communication on Earth? Daniel L. Everett, a "bombshell" linguist and "instant folk hero" (Tom Wolfe, Harper's), provides in this sweeping history a comprehensive examination of the evolutionary story of language, from the earliest speaking attempts by hominids ... Læs mere

    208,38 kr. eller Gratis med Kobo Plus