Chomsky, Noam
On Language
- ISBN 13:
- 9781565844759
- author:
- Chomsky, Noam
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The New Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 152mm X 229mm
- Genre:
- Discourse analysis
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Noam Chomsky's seminal works on language and politics are collected in this comprehensive volume. Language and Responsibility presents Chomsky's personal perspective on morality, politics, and linguistics, while Reflections on Language explores the broader implications of language study and its connections to psychology, philosophy, and linguistics.
Chomsky offers insightful analyses of fundamental questions in language, drawing on his theory of universal grammar and the innate faculties of mind responsible for language acquisition and use. This collection provides a clear and accessible introduction to Chomsky's thought, covering topics from politics and philosophy of science to recent advances in linguistic theory.
With its well-organized structure and clear presentation, this volume is an ideal starting point for readers interested in linguistics, philosophy, or politics. It offers a unique perspective on the intersections between language, mind, and society.