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Words and Rules
Words and Rules: The Ingredients Of Language | Steven Pinker
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"In Words and Rules, Steven Pinker answers questions about the miraculous human ability called language, and does it in the gripping, witty style of his other bestsellers. Here Pinker explains the myst"
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As an experimental psychologist, I have been trained not to believe anything unless it can be demonstrated in the laboratory on rats or sophomores.

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shanaqui
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To some extent, I just let this wash over me and focused on the neurology/psychology as being more my field. Pinker communicates well and it's interesting to read, just not sure how much I will retain. Lots of crossover with THE LANGUAGE INSTINCT, of course.