What Is a Human?: Language, Mind, and Culture
What Is a Human?: Language, Mind, and Culture
Gee, James Paul
product information
Condition: New, UPC: 9783030503819, Publication Date: Thu, October 1, 2020, Type: Paperback ,
join & start selling
description
7

In a sweeping synthesis of new research in a number of different disciplines, this book argues that we humans are not who we think we are. As he explores the interconnections between cutting-edge work in bioanthropology, evolutionary biology, neuroscience, human language and learning, and beyond, James Paul Gee advances, also, a personal philosophy of language, learning, and culture, informed by his decades of work across linguistics and the social sciences. Gee argues that our schools, institutions, legal systems, and societies are designed for creatures that do not exist, thus resulting in multiple, interacting crises, such as climate change, failing institutions, and the rise of nationalist nationalism. As Gee constructs an understanding of the human that takes into account our social, collective, and historical nature, as established by recent research, he inspires readers to reflect for themselves on the very question of who we are--a key consideration for anyone interested in society, government, schools, health, activism, culture and diversity, or even just survival.

reviews

Be the first to write a review

member goods

No member items were found under this heading.

notems store

The Golden Rule: Shining light ...

by Cade, Robin

Paperback /Paperback

$15.29

The Temper of Our Time

by Hoffer, Eric

Paperback /Paperback

$10.46

A Child Through Time: The ...

by Wilkinson, Phil

Hardcover /Hardcover

$16.49

Racing the Clock: Running Across ...

by Heinrich, Bernd

Paperback /Paperback

$14.24

listens & views

BECAUSE THE WORLD HAS FAILED ...

by FALLING SICKNESS

VINYL LP

out of stock

$21.99

INFINITE EASE / GOOD GOD

by COLIN L ORCHESTRA

COMPACT DISC

out of stock

$14.99

SHARKEY BONANO AT THE MUNICIPAL ...

by BONANO,SHARKEY

COMPACT DISC

out of stock

$16.75

Return Policy

All sales are final

Shipping

No special shipping considerations available.
Shipping fees determined at checkout.
promoting relevance through notable postings ]
share it, buy it, sell it ]

A notem is a post that highlights an experience, idea, topic of interest, an event ... whatever a member believes worthy of discussion. Each notem becomes a pathway by which to make meaningful connections.

notems is a free, global social network that rewards members by the number and quality of notems they post.

notemote® © . Privacy Policy. Developed by Hartmann Software Group