Chomsky Update - Linguistics and Politics

This book provides an introduction to Chomsky's linguistics, laying out his basic assumptions and aims - in particular, his consistent drive to make linguistics a science. It examines the implications for other fields such as philosophy and psychology, as well as the main challenges to Chomsky's position. It also sets out the key themes in Chomsky's political writings and his libertarian socialist views. By focusing on Chomsky's conception of human nature and human freedom the author draws out the links between the two sides of Chomsky's work, in the belief that both sides raise issues which can profitably be explored.

List of contents

Preface; Part 1 Linguistics; Chapter 1 Basics; Chapter 2 Achievements; Chapter 3 Costs; Chapter 4 Implications; Chapter 5 Challenges; Part 2 Politics; Chapter 6 The ‘Free World’; Chapter 7 Outside the ‘Free World’; Chapter 8 The Way Forward; Chapter 9 Connections; Guide to Further Reading;

About the author

Raphael Salkie

Product details

• Authors: Raphael Salkie, Salkie Raphael
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 21.11.2013
• EAN: 9780415715744
• ISBN: 978-0-415-71574-4
• No. of pages: 256
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Linguistics
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political theories and the history of ideas; Linguistics, POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / General, Political science & theory, Political science and theory