Challenging Chomsky: The Generative Garden Game

Botha, Rudolf P.

ISBN 10: 0631180273 / ISBN 13: 9780631180272

Published by Basil Blackwell, 1991

About this Item

Explains how Chomsky's theory fits into the wider study of language, his beliefs about language and mind, and the relation between his linguistic ideas and philosophy and the natural sciences. The book also describes the challenges to Chomsky's ideas in the context of a metaphorical maze. Num Pages: 256 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: CF; HPCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 166 x 17. Weight in Grams: 434. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear, remains very good. 1991. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Challenging Chomsky: The Generative Garden Game
• Publisher: Basil Blackwell
• Publication Date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0631180273
• ISBN 13: 9780631180272
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

The development of a theory of linguistics

This study examines how Noam Chomsky developed a linguistics theory that led to new discussions and debates about language. Challenging Chomsky: The Generative Garden Game looks at the role the linguist's theory has had in the study of language. The book explores Chomsky's beliefs about language and mind, as well as the relationship between linguistics and philosophy. The author takes a satirical approach to addressing the challenges that arose to Chomsky's ideas.