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Description: The Blank Slate by Steven Pinker Recently many people have assumed that we are shaped by our environment: a blank slate waiting to be inscribed by upbringing and culture, with innate abilities playing little part. This title shows that this view denies the heart of our being: human nature. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Steven Pinkers landmark defence of human natureRecently many people have assumed that we are blank slates shaped by our environment. But this denies the heart of our being- human nature. Violence is not just a product of society; male and female minds are different; the genes we give our children shape them more than our parenting practices. To acknowledge our innate abilities, Pinker shows, is not to condone inequality, but to understand the very foundations of humanity. Notes A compelling study of what it is to be human. Acclaimed as "one of the first intellectual landmarks of the 21st century". "A magnificent and timely work" Fay Weldon. "A passionate defence of the enduring power of human nature...both life-affirming and deeply satisfying" Tim Lott, Daily Telegraph Books Of The Year. "Reading Pinker is one of the biggest favours Ive ever done my brain" Richard Dawkins. Author Biography Steven Pinker is one of the worlds most influential thinkers and writers on the human condition. His popular and highly praised books include The Better Angels of Our Nature, The Sense of Style, The Stuff of Thought, The Blank Slate, How the Mind Works, and The Language Instinct. The recipient of several major awards for his teaching, books, and scientific research, Pinker is Harvard College Professor and Johnstone Family Professor of Psychology at Harvard University. He also writes frequently for The New York Times, the Guardian and other publications. He has been named Humanist of the Year, Prospect magazines "The Worlds Top 100 Public Intellectuals," Foreign Policys "100 Global Thinkers," and Time magazines "The 100 Most Influential People in the World Today." Table of Contents The blank slate, the noble savage and the ghost in the machine: the official theory; silly putty; the last wall to fall; culture vultures; the slates last stand. Fear and loathing: political scientists; the Holy Trinity. Human nature with a human face: the fear of inequality; the fear of imperfectability; the fear of determinism; the fear of nihilism. Know thyself: in touch with reality; out of our depths; the many roots of our suffering; the sanctimonious animal. Hot buttons: politics; violence; gender; children; the arts. The voice of the species. Appendix: Donald E. Browns list of human universals. Review A passionate defence of the enduring power of human nature ... both life-affirming and deeply satisfying -- Tim Lott * Daily Telegraph, Books of the Year *Brilliant ... enjoyable, informative, clear, humane * New Scientist *If you think the nature-nurture debate has been resolved, you are wrong ... this book is required reading * Literary Review *An original and vital contribution to science and also a rattling good read -- Matt Ridley * Sunday Telegraph * Prizes Short-listed for Aventis Prize for Science Books 2003 Review Text A passionate defence of the enduring power of human nature ... both life-affirming and deeply satisfying Review Quote A passionate defence of the enduring power of human nature ... both life-affirming and deeply satisfying Promotional "Headline" Steven Pinkers landmark defence of human nature Details ISBN014027605X Author Steven Pinker Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 2003 ISBN-10 014027605X ISBN-13 9780140276053 Format Paperback Publication Date 2003-06-05 Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Subtitle The Modern Denial of Human Nature Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 150 Illustrations notes, index Birth 1954 Media Book Edition 1st Short Title BLANK SLATE Residence MA, US Pages 560 Series Penguin Press Science UK Release Date 2003-06-05 Audience General NZ Release Date 2003-06-04 AU Release Date 2003-06-04 Alternative 9780141925912 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:531464;

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