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Noam Chomsky (Reaktion Books - Critical Lives)
Wolfgang B. Sperlich
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Description for Noam Chomsky (Reaktion Books - Critical Lives)
Paperback. Noam Chomsky has become the acknowledged supreme anti-authoritarian figure. A prolific writer, researcher and critical thinker, he has shaped contemporary linguistics, philosophy and liberal thought like no other. This title introduces the reader to Chomsky's major innovations in linguistics and politics. Series: Critical Lives. Num Pages: 174 pages, 25 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 141 x 10. Weight in Grams: 244.
Noam Chomsky has become the acknowledged supreme anti-authoritarian figure of our age. A prolific writer, researcher and critical thinker, he has shaped contemporary linguistics, philosophy and liberal thought like no other. Volumes on Chomsky abound, yet an approachable and up-to-date introduction to the man and his life has until now been lacking, due perhaps to the sometimes dense and technical nature of Chomsky's writing, and also the sheer volume of his work. "Noam Chomsky" presents just such an introduction. With extensive biographical background notes, photographs, and illustrations, Wolfgang B. Sperlich introduces the reader to Chomsky's major innovations in linguistics and ... Read more
Noam Chomsky has become the acknowledged supreme anti-authoritarian figure of our age. A prolific writer, researcher and critical thinker, he has shaped contemporary linguistics, philosophy and liberal thought like no other. Volumes on Chomsky abound, yet an approachable and up-to-date introduction to the man and his life has until now been lacking, due perhaps to the sometimes dense and technical nature of Chomsky's writing, and also the sheer volume of his work. "Noam Chomsky" presents just such an introduction. With extensive biographical background notes, photographs, and illustrations, Wolfgang B. Sperlich introduces the reader to Chomsky's major innovations in linguistics and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Reaktion Books London
Number of pages
174
Condition
New
Series
Critical Lives
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781861892690
SKU
V9781861892690
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About Wolfgang B. Sperlich
Wolfgang B. Sperlich is an activist, linguist, education consultant and writer based in Auckland, New Zealand. He has written widely on Oceanic linguistics and education development in the Pacific Islands and New Zealand.
Reviews for Noam Chomsky (Reaktion Books - Critical Lives)
... an accessible and intelligent introduction to the man and his thought The Listener, New Zealand