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Language and Consciousness

Synopsis
Dr Stephen Pinker explores the connections between language and consciousness. Sections are: 1) Are our thoughts shaped by the language we use?; 2) How we understand language; 3) The evolution of language; 4) Consciousness and cognition.
Series
Brain, The: An Owner’s Manual (10 Parts)
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS (NTSC). col. 120 min.
Year of production
1994
Availability
Sale; 1997 sale: US$139.00 (+p&p) (NTSC only)
Subjects
Linguistics; Psychology
Keywords
cognitive development; consciousness; language development

Credits

Cast
Stephen Pinker 

Distributor

Name

Insight Media

Email
custserv@insight-media.com
Web
http://www.insight-media.com External site opens in new window
Phone
+1 212 721 6316
Fax
+1 212 799 5309
Address
2162 Broadway
New York
NY 10024 6621
USA
Notes
US-based distributor of an extensive range of DVD, video and CD-ROM titles for university, secondary and vocational education. Catalogue divided into the following sections: Architecture & Design; Business & Economics; Communication; Counselling & Social Work; Drama, Music & Dance; Education; Engineering; Language & Culture; Nursing & Allied Health; Physical Education; Science & Agriculture; Social Sciences. A recent development is a dedicated video-on-demand website http://www.insight-media-digital.com/ which includes a particularly strong nursing library.

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