02600nam 2200613Ia 450 991081933100332120240514030924.01-283-27228-897866132722871-4411-9009-0(CKB)2550000000044719(EBL)766050(OCoLC)741691631(SSID)ssj0000521471(PQKBManifestationID)12205193(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000521471(PQKBWorkID)10522587(PQKB)10278777(MiAaPQ)EBC766050(Au-PeEL)EBL766050(CaPaEBR)ebr10495288(CaONFJC)MIL327228(OCoLC)893335895(EXLCZ)99255000000004471920080429d2008 uy 0engurcn|||||||||txtccrChomsky a guide for the perplexed /John Collins1st ed.London ;New York Continuumc20081 online resource (242 p.)Guides for the PerplexedDescription based upon print version of record.0-8264-8662-2 0-8264-8663-0 Includes bibliographical references and index.Contents; Preface; Cited Works of Noam Chomsky; 1 Problems with the Chomsky's; 2 Methodological Foundations; 3 Transformations; 4 The 'Cognitive Turn': Nativism and Universal Grammar; 5 The Review of Skinner; 6 Language: Inside or Outside the Mind?; 7 Developments in Syntax; 8 The Minimalist Program; Notes; References; IndexNoam Chomsky is one of the most influential thinkers of the twentieth-century. His work in linguistics, philosophy and political theory has spanned six decades, and has been met with critical acclaim and controversy in equal measure. This book is not only an introduction to Chomsky's theoretical writings, but also a critical engagement with his work. ""Chomsky: A Guide for the Perplexed"" covers every aspect of Chomsky's thought, from transformational grammar to political dissent. John Collins shows how Chomsky's linguistic theory, philosophy and politics are all connected, and by so doingGuides for the PerplexedLinguisticsPopular worksLinguistics410.9217.02bclCollins John1969-1618873MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910819331003321Chomsky3950839UNINA