Harris, Randy Allen
The Linguistics Wars: Chomsky, Lakoff, and the Battle over Deep Structure
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199740338
- author:
- Harris, Randy Allen
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 568
- Dimensions:
- 23.5 x 15.5 x 3.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Language Arts, Grammar & Punctuation,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Linguistics Wars: Chomsky, Lakoff, and the Battle Over Deep Structure by Randy Allen Harris explores the pivotal dispute in linguistics that shaped the field from the 1950s to the present day. At its core is a fundamental debate between those who prioritize structure and meaning, with two prominent voices - Noam Chomsky and George Lakoff - at the forefront of this intellectual battle. Chomsky's Transformational Grammar dominated the early years, but it was soon challenged by alternative approaches that sought to incorporate more meaning into linguistic theory. This led to a division between those who focused on structure, such as Interpretive Semantics, and those who emphasized meaning, like Generative Semantics. Harris delves into this complex history, shedding light on the key figures and ideas that have influenced linguistics. This book provides a comprehensive account of the Linguistics Wars, revealing how these intellectual disputes continue to shape our understanding of language today.
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