Neil Smith , Nicholas Allott
Chomsky: Ideas and Ideals
- ISBN 13:
- 9781107442672
- author:
- Neil Smith , Nicholas Allott
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 474
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 2.5 x 22.8 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Linguistics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Noam Chomsky's groundbreaking ideas have profoundly impacted modern thought. This comprehensive exploration of his key theories delves into linguistics, psychology, philosophy, and politics, shedding light on fundamental questions: how we acquire language knowledge, how children learn to communicate, and the evolution of language itself. The book provides a thorough update on Chomsky's Minimalist Program, as well as an examination of his contributions to philosophy and psychology. It also delves into his political activism, critiquing recent developments such as the Arab Spring, Wikileaks, and the Occupy movement. Additionally, a new section covers his views on climate change and nuclear disarmament. This third edition has been expanded and thoroughly updated, offering readers a nuanced understanding of Chomsky's radical and often provocative ideas.
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