Knowledge of Language: Its Nature, Origin, and Use (Convergence Series) [Hardcover]

Noam Chomsky (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0275900258 | ISBN-13: 978-0275900250 | Publication Date: December 15, 1985

"Why do we know so much more than we have evidence for in certain areas, and so much less in others? In tackling these questions--Plato's and Orwell's problem--Chomsky again demonstrates his unequalled capacity to integrate vast amounts of material. . . . A clear introduction to current thinking on grammatical theory." David W. Lightfoot, University of Maryland "This is an excellent contribution to the philosophy of language and the philosophy of mind. . . . The best available introduction to Chomsky's current ideas on syntax made accessible to the non-specialist." Julius M. Moravcsik, Stanford Unviersity "I feel that it is his most persuasive defense of the idea that the study of linguistic structure provides insight into the human mind." Frederick J. Newmeyer, University of Washington

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Why do we know so much more than we have evidence for in certain areas, and so much less in others? In tackling these questions--Plato's problem and Orwell's problem--Chomsky again demonstrates his unequalled capacity to integrate vast amounts of material.... a clear introduction to current thinking on grammatical theory.”–David W. Lightfoot, University of Maryland

“I feel that it is his most persuasive defense of the idea that the study of linquistic structure provides insight into the human mind.”–Frederick J. Newmeyer, University of Washington

“This is an excellent contribution to the philosophy of language and the philosophy of mind.... The best available introduction to Chomsky's current ideas on syntax made accessible to the non-specialist.”–Julius M. Moravcsik, Stanford University

Product Details

• Hardcover: 314 pages
• Publisher: Praeger Publishers (December 15, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0275900258
• ISBN-13: 978-0275900250
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,448,095 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Noam Chomsky is Institute Professor in the Department of Linguistics and Philosophy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston. A member of the American Academy of Science, he has published widely in both linguistics and current affairs. His books include At War with Asia, Towards a New Cold War, Fateful Triangle: The U. S., Israel and the Palestinians, Necessary Illusions, Hegemony or Survival, Deterring Democracy, Failed States: The Abuse of Power and the Assault on Democracy and Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media.