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The secret life of pronouns
What Our Words Say About Us
Book • 2011
In this book, James W. Pennebaker uses his research in computational linguistics to demonstrate how the frequency and patterns of function words, such as pronouns and prepositions, can reveal significant information about our feelings, self-concept, and social relationships.
The book analyzes a wide range of texts, from presidential speeches and literary works to social media posts, to show how these 'forgettable' words can be as distinctive as fingerprints.
Pennebaker discusses various examples, including how the use of pronouns can predict social status, emotional states, and even the likelihood of a leader going to war.
The book is an entertaining and insightful exploration of the hidden power of everyday language.
The book analyzes a wide range of texts, from presidential speeches and literary works to social media posts, to show how these 'forgettable' words can be as distinctive as fingerprints.
Pennebaker discusses various examples, including how the use of pronouns can predict social status, emotional states, and even the likelihood of a leader going to war.
The book is an entertaining and insightful exploration of the hidden power of everyday language.
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Brett McKay , highlighting his research on pronoun use and its relation to confidence and deception.
Brett McKay , highlighting his research on pronoun use and its relation to confidence and deception.
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