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The Storytelling Animal
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Description
Humans live in landscapes of make-believe. We spin fantasies. We devour novels, films, and plays. Even sporting events and criminal trials unfold as narratives. Gottschall argues that stories help us navigate life's complex social problems just as flight simulators prepare pilots for difficult situations. Storytelling has evolved, like other behaviors, to ensure our survival. Gottschall tells us what it means to be a storytelling animal and explains how stories can change the world for the better.
We know we are master shapers of story. The Storytelling Animal finally reveals how stories shape us.
A NYTimes.com Editor's Choice
A Los Angeles Times Book Prizes Finalist
"A jaunty, insightful new book . . . [that] draws from disparate corners of history and science to celebrate our compulsion to storify everything around us."The New York Times
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
272
Release Date:
2013-04-23
Publication Date:
2013-04-23
Publisher:
HarperCollins
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
0544002342
ISBN13:
9780544002340
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
260 g
Height:
139 cm
Width:
211 cm
Thickness:
22 cm
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The items bear minimal signs of past use, such as light scratches or memories in the form of markings. These signs of wear give the items a charming character and tell stories of their previous owners, while not affecting their functionality.
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