Chomsky: Ideas and Ideals

Noam Chomsky continues to be one of the most influential intellectual figures of modern times. His wide-ranging contributions to the fields of linguistics, psychology, philosophy and politics have revolutionised our view of language, the mind and human nature. Assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics, this book explores Chomsky's key theories, especially recent developments in his Minimalist Program, addressing issues such as: how do we know a language? How do children acquire this knowledge? How did language evolve? This third edition has been expanded and thoroughly updated and includes an exploration of Chomsky's contributions to philosophy and psychology, outlining the impact of his radical and often controversial views. It concludes with an account of his political activism and his critique of recent developments such as the Arab Spring, Wikileaks and the Occupy movement. There is also a new section covering his views on climate change and nuclear disarmament.

Author: Neil Smith, Nicholas Allott
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 01/07/2016
Pages: 474
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.42lbs
Size: 9.05h x 6.02w x 0.97d
ISBN: 9781107442672

About the Author
Smith, Neil: - Neil Smith is a Fellow of the British Academy and an Honorary Member of the Linguistic Society of America.Allott, Nicholas: - Nicholas Allott is Senior Lecturer of English Language at the University of Oslo.