| Narrative Theory and the Cognitive Sciences: Volume 158 Contributor(s): Herman, David (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1575864681 ISBN-13: 9781575864686 Publisher: Center for the Study of Language and Informat OUR PRICE: $29.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2003 Annotation: Research on human intelligence has postulated that studying the structure and use of stories can provide important insight into the roots of self and the nature of thinking. In that spirit, this volume focuses on narrative as a crossroads where cognitive and social psychology, linguistics, literary theory, and the recent hybrid called "cognitive narratology" intersect, suggesting new directions for the cognitive sciences. The ideas contained here demonstrate the importance of narrative as a cognitive style, a genre of discourse, and a resource for literary writing and other forms of communication. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Cognitive Psychology & Cognition |
| Dewey: 401.41 |
| LCCN: 2003017134 |
| Series: Lecture Notes |
| Physical Information: 0.88" H x 5.84" W x 9.2" (1.11 lbs) 363 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Research on human intelligence has postulated that studying the structure and use of stories can provide important insight into the roots of self and the nature of thinking. In that spirit, this volume focuses on narrative as a crossroads where cognitive and social psychology, linguistics, literary theory, and the recent hybrid called cognitive narratology intersect, suggesting new directions for the cognitive sciences. The ideas contained here demonstrate the importance of narrative as a cognitive style, a genre of discourse, and a resource for literary writing and other forms of communication. |