Rhyme and Reason: An Introduction to Minimalist Syntax

By Juan Uriagereka

Book Overview

This text takes the form of a dialogue between a linguist and another scientist. The dialogue takes place over six day, with each day devoted to a particular topic - and the ensuing digressions. The role of the linguist is to present the fundamentals of the minimalist program of contemporary generative grammar. Although the linguist serves essentially as a voice for Noam Chomsky's ideas, he is not intended to be a portrait of Chomsky himself. The other scientist functions as a kind of devil's advoacate, making the arguments that linguists tend to face from those in harder sciences. In addition to the device of the dialogue, the author employs a myriad of graphics - everything from classical paintings to contemporary cartoons.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0262210142
• ISBN13: 9780262210140
• Release Date: October 1998
• Publisher: Mit Pr
• Length: 694 Pages
• Weight: 4.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.5" x 1.8" x 9.3"