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The Cradle Of Thought: Exploring The Origins Of Thinking
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Imaginative And Creative Thought Is What Distinguishes Humans From Animals. It Is What Defines Us As Homo Sapiens. What It Means To Have Thoughts, And What Gives Us The Remarkable Capacity To Think, Have Been Subjects Of Debate For Centuries. In The Cradle Of Thought, Peter Hobson Presents A New And Provocative Theory About The Nature And Origins Of Uniquely Human Thinking.A Prevailing Opinion On The Acquisition Of Thought And Language Is That Babies Are Born With Preprogrammed Modules In The Brain. But This Is Too Narrow And Too Simplistic An Explanation. Professor Hobson'S Radical View Is That What Gives Us The Capacity To Think Is The Quality Of A Baby'S Exchanges With Other People Over The First 18 Months Of Life. As Part And Parcel Of An Intellectual Revolution In The Second Year, The Child Achieves New Insight Into The Minds Of Itself And Others. Human Thought, Language, And Selfawareness Are Developed In The Cradle Of Emotional Engagement Between Infant And Caregiver; Social Contact Has Vital Significance For Mental Development.Professor Hobson Draws On 20 Years Of Clinical Experience And Academic Research As A Developmental Psychologist, Psychiatrist And Psychoanalyst. He Follows The Thread Of Mental Development Over The First 18 Months Of Ababy'S Life To Describe And To Explain The Emergence Of Thinking; He Shares Startling Insights Into Mental Development Gained From His Studies Of Autism; And He Shows How, From Infancy To Adulthood, Disturbances Of Thinking May Be Rooted In Troubled Early Relationships. Finally, He Pinpoints Tiny But Momentus Changes In The Social Relations Of Prehuman Primates From Which Human Thought Sprang.In This Fascinating And Thoughtprovoking Book, Peter Hobson Shows How Very Early Engagement With Others Fosters The Child'S Growth Out Of The Cradle Of Infancy And Into The Realm Of Human Thought And Culture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Cradle of Thought'? A: 'The Cradle of Thought' explores the origins of human thinking, emphasizing the role of emotional engagement between infants and caregivers in developing thought and self-awareness.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Cradle of Thought' is Peter Hobson, a developmental psychologist, psychiatrist, and psychoanalyst with over 20 years of clinical experience.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: 'The Cradle of Thought' was published on March 25, 2004.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Cradle of Thought' contains 304 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What category does 'The Cradle of Thought' fall under? A: 'The Cradle of Thought' is categorized under Developmental Psychology.
- Q: What insights does Peter Hobson provide in the book? A: Peter Hobson shares insights into the emergence of thinking in infants, the impact of early social interactions on mental development, and how disturbances in thinking can be linked to early relationships.
- Q: Is 'The Cradle of Thought' suitable for professionals in psychology? A: Yes, the book is suitable for professionals in psychology, as well as students and anyone interested in understanding the development of human thought and emotional engagement.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: 'The Cradle of Thought' is published in its first edition.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.