Genie by Russ Rymer

Genie by Russ Rymer

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The true story of Genie, who spent the first 13 years of her life harnessed in a room by her father. Weaving her story with those of other "wild children", Meyer presents a case-study of human cognitive development, exploring how language is learned and illuminating its role in our humanity.

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Genie by Russ Rymer

This is the true story of Genie, who spent the first 13 years of her life harnessed in a single room by her father. Never having heard any sound bar the occasional work, she emerged unable to speak, with no social skills and limited mobility. Fought over by psychologists, linguists and other experts, for a while she developed rapidly. Then, abruptly and tragically, her progress halted. Weaving her story with those of other "wild children", Russ Meyer presents a case-study of human cognitive development, exploring how language is learned and illuminating its central role in our humanity.
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ISBN 13 9780718136802
ISBN 10 0718136802
Title Genie
Author Russ Rymer
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Year published 1993-05-06
Number of pages 240
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.