{"title":"John Colapinto","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the compelling works of \u003cem\u003eJohn Colapinto\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author whose insightful exploration of language and communication has captivated readers globally. Known for his ability to weave complex ideas into accessible narratives, Colapinto's writings delve deep into the intricacies of human expression, particularly focusing on the power and evolution of the human voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his notable book, \u003cstrong\u003eThis Is the Voice\u003c\/strong\u003e, Colapinto unfolds the fascinating story of the human voice. He combines a rich tapestry of philosophy and psychology to explore how the voice shapes our identity and how it has evolved over millennia, influencing our communication, thoughts, and connections with one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Colapinto's works are an essential addition to the \u003cem\u003ePhilosophy \u0026amp; Psychology\u003c\/em\u003e category, offering readers an enlightening perspective on the pivotal role of the voice in human history and personal development. Whether you're curious about the science behind speech or the philosophical underpinnings of communication, Colapinto provides a thought-provoking journey through the world of language.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"this-is-the-voice-by-john-colapinto-9781982128753","title":"This Is the Voice","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling writer explores what our unique sonic signature reveals about our species, our culture, and each one of us. Finally, a vital topic that has never had its own book gets its due.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s no shortage of books about public speaking or language or song. But until now, there has been no book about the miracle that underlies them all—the human voice itself. And there are few writers who could take on this surprisingly vast topic with more artistry and expertise than John Colapinto. Beginning with the novel—and compelling—argument that our ability to speak is what made us the planet’s dominant species, he guides us from the voice’s beginnings in lungfish millions of years ago to its culmination in the talent of Pavarotti, Martin Luther King Jr., and Beyoncé—and each of us, every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, he shows us why the voice is the most efficient, effective means of communication ever devised: it works in all directions, in all weathers, even in the dark, and it can be calibrated to reach one other person or thousands. He reveals why speech is the single most complex and intricate activity humans can perform. He travels up the Amazon to meet the Pirahã, a reclusive tribe whose singular language, more musical than any other, can help us hear how melodic principles underpin every word we utter. He heads up to Harvard to see how professional voices are helped and healed, and he ventures out on the campaign trail to see how demagogues wield their voices as weapons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs far-reaching as this book is, much of the delight of reading it lies in how intimate it feels. Everything Colapinto tells us can be tested by our own lungs and mouths and ears and brains. He shows us that, for those who pay attention, the voice is an eloquent means of communicating not only what the speaker means, but also their mood, sexual preference, age, income, even psychological and physical illness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt overstates the case only slightly to say that anyone who talks, or sings, or listens will find a rich trove of thrills in \u003ci\u003eThis Is the Voice\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46556454093036,"sku":"9781982128753","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19897063482893.jpg?v=1750149064"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/john-colapinto.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}