The Architecture of Language

by Noam Chomsky

2021-06-04 19:35:59

In this book Noam Chomsky reflects on the history of ''generative enterprise'' - his approach to the study of languages that revolutionized our understanding of human languages and other cognitive systems. In his lively and engaging style, he present... Read more
In this book Noam Chomsky reflects on the history of ''generative enterprise'' - his approach to the study of languages that revolutionized our understanding of human languages and other cognitive systems. In his lively and engaging style, he presents advances in current grammatical theorycalled ''Minimalist Program'', sketches some of the key issues that have characterized generative grammar in recent years, and charts out the agenda for future research in language theory. Linguists interested in the internal history of generative linguistics will find this book insightful as alsostudents and general readers who wish to gain an introductory knowledge of the discipline, its significance, and Chomsky''s contribution. Less

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ISBN9780195684469
Avram Noam Chomsky (born Dec 7, 1928) is an American linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, historian, social critic, and political activist. Sometimes called "the father of modern linguistics", ...

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