Storr, Will
The Science of Storytelling: Why Stories Make Us Human, and How to Tell Them Better
- ISBN 13:
- 9780008276973
- author:
- Storr, Will
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- William Collins
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Language Arts, Writing,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Stories shape who we are, from our character to our cultural identity, and drive us to act out our dreams and ambitions. They are used to construct our relationships, to keep order in our law courts, to interpret events in our newspapers and social media. The power of storytelling is fundamental to what makes us human.
Yet, few have used a scientific approach to understand what makes a good story. Will Storr's book explores this by examining the ultimate storyteller - the human brain. He demonstrates how master storytellers manipulate and compel us, using psychological research and cutting-edge neuroscience to reveal the foundations of our myths and archetypes.
By applying these tools, Storr shows how we can use storytelling to make sense of our chaotic modern world. This book is a thought-provoking exploration of the science behind storytelling, and how it can be used to tell better stories and navigate our complex world.
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