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Language and the Mind. Episode 21, Does Language Shape Thought?

2020
Videos and DVDs
Since English speakers have relatively few words for snow, is it impossible for us to experience snow in all its forms? If an African tribe has fewer color names than English, is their vision different than ours? Does language influence our perception, or does our perception influence language? Investigate the fascinating arguments on all sides of this still-ongoing debate about language.
Author:
Great Courses, The, film directorD. Kelly, Spencer, actorThe Great Courses (Firm), distributorKanopy (Firm), distributor
Imprint:
The Great Courses, 2020.[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2020.
Collation:
1 online resource (streaming video file) (28 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Notes:
Title from title frames.FilmIn Process Record.Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2020.In English
Performers:
Spencer D. Kelly
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Language:
English
BRN:
393412
LocationCollectionCall numberStatus/Desc
WebEmoviesSTREAMINGIn-process (Set: 29 Jan 2021)Access resource
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