How Much Does Our Language Determine Behavior?
In his latest book, David Shariatmadari explores how the language we speak impacts the way we see the world, and our behavior in it.
David Shariatmadari is a writer and editor at The Guardian. He read Linguistics at Cambridge University, and went on to study at the University of London, where he focused on neurolinguistics and sound change. He was awarded a Master's degree with distinction after completing his thesis in phonology. He is the author of Don't Believe a Word.
In his latest book, David Shariatmadari explores how the language we speak impacts the way we see the world, and our behavior in it.