Tone of Voice and Mind is a synthesis of findings from neurophysiology
(how neurons produce subjective feeling), neuropsychology (how the
human cerebral hemispheres undertake complementary
information-processing), intonation studies (how the emotions are
encoded in the tone of voice), and music perception (how human beings
hear and feel harmony). The focus is on the psychological
characteristics that distinguish us from other primate species. At a
neuronal level, we are just another mammalian species, but the
functional specialization of the human cerebral hemispheres has
resulted in three outstanding, uniquely-human talents: language,
tool-usage and music. To understand how the human brain coordinates
those behaviors is to understand who we are.
This book presents the full range of this remarkable field, presenting
nearly 300 pertinent models, concepts, theories, and people associated
with human geography. It is the first encyclopedia devoted exclusively
to human geography and will be an indispensable guide for high school
students taking AP Human Geography, a useful supplement to college
texts, and a valuable guide for researchers. AP Human Geography is a
new offering in many high schools, and the entries in this encyclopedia
were selected with input from AP teachers of the subject. The entries
reach back to the ancient Greeks, such as Herodotus, and also cover
current manmade crises, such as urban sprawl. Suggested readings, a
selected bibliography, and photos complement the text.
Human Origins 101 provides a comprehensive look at our understandings of human origins and the evidence we use to support them. It is well researched and comprehensive, filling an important gap in most science programs. This book represents a compact and complete reference to human paleontology and would be an excellent addition to a library. Many of the books currently available do not do such a thorough job.
Small and Witherick's highly successful dictionary has already, in its
first three editions, proved its value as a comprehensive guide to the
key principles, concepts, and terminology of contemporary geography.
This new, accessible edition reflects developments in the discipline
since 1995. Covering both human and physical geography, this dictionary
is an essential reference for undergraduate geography students.
(36 lectures, 30 minutes/lecture)
Course No. 1600
Taught by John McWhorter
Manhattan Institute
Ph.D., Stanford University
"I never met a person who is not interested in language," wrote the bestselling author and psychologist Steven Pinker. There are good reasons that language fascinates us so. It not only defines humans as a species, placing us head and shoulders above even the most proficient animal communicators, but it also beguiles us with its endless mysteries. For example:
How did different languages come to be?
Why isn’t there just a single language?
How does a language change, and when it does, is that change indicative of decay or growth?
How does a language become extinct?
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