The storytelling animal : how stories make us human
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Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, ©2012., Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, [2012].
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xvii, 248 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
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Ignacio Community Library - NONFICTION | 808.5 GOT | On Shelf |
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Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, ©2012., Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, [2012].
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Book
Language
English
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Includes bibliographical references (p. ;215]-230) and index.
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. Yet the world of story has long remained an undiscovered and unmapped country. It's easy to say that humans are "wired" for story, but why? In this delightful and original book, Jonathan Gottschall offers the first unified theory of storytelling. He 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.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Gottschall, J. (2012). The storytelling animal: how stories make us human . Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Gottschall, Jonathan. 2012. The Storytelling Animal: How Stories Make Us Human. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Gottschall, Jonathan. The Storytelling Animal: How Stories Make Us Human Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Gottschall, Jonathan. The Storytelling Animal: How Stories Make Us Human Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2012.
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