First published 1991
When children learn their native tongue, they intuitively grasp subtle linguistic distinctions - yet they're rarely corrected. Pinker's landmark study peers into the mind's hidden machinery, revealing how we effortlessly acquire the rules of speech. Blending cutting-edge science with everyday examples, this classic work illuminates the profound link between language and cognition.
Genres: psychology, language, non-fiction, linguistics, academic
Vibes: academic, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic-focus, scientific-study
508 pages · Paperback · MIT Press