Discover the hidden power of words and what they reveal about being human. In How Human Languages Work,
Dr. Yavar Dehghani, linguist, educator, and author, invites readers into a remarkable dialogue between a human and an alien observer. Through this imaginative conversation, the book explores how language shapes thought, culture, identity, and power - and how the words we use every day quietly define the world we live in.
From simple terms like abroad, accident, and adulthood to deeper ideas of communication, empathy, morality, and meaning, this book blends linguistics, philosophy, and storytelling to reveal the unseen architecture of human speech.
Perfect for readers who love language books, philosophical nonfiction, and thought‑provoking conversations, How Human Languages Work offers insight into:
• How words influence perception and behavior • Why language hides social hierarchies and moral assumptions
• The psychology of communication and misunderstanding • The beauty and contradictions of human expression
If you enjoyed Sapiens, The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, or The Language Instinct, you'll find this book equally captivating - a mirror held up to the human mind through the lens of language.
