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Foundations of Language: Brain, Meaning, Grammar, Evolution,New
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Already hailed as a masterpiece, Foundations of Language offers a brilliant overhaul of the last thirtyfive years of research in generative linguistics and related fields. 'Few books really deserve the clich 'this should be read by every researcher in the field,'' writes Steven Pinker, author of The Language Instinct, 'But Ray Jackendoff's Foundations of Language does.'Foundations of Language offers a radically new understanding of how language, the brain, and perception intermesh. The book renews the promise of early generative linguistics: that language can be a valuable entree into understanding the human mind and brain. The approach is remarkably interdisciplinary. Behind its innovations is Jackendoff's fundamental proposal that the creativity of language derives from multiple parallel generative systems linked by interface components. This shift in basic architecture makes possible a radical reconception of mental grammar and how it is learned. As a consequence, Jackendoff is able to reintegrate linguistics with philosophy of mind, cognitive and developmental psychology, evolutionary biology, neuroscience, and computational linguistics. Among the major topics treated are language processing, the relation of language to perception, the innateness of language, and the evolution of the language capacity, as well as more standard issues in linguistic theory such as the roles of syntax and the lexicon. In addition, Jackendoff offers a sophisticated theory of semantics that incorporates insights from philosophy of language, logic and formal semantics, lexical semantics of various stripes, cognitive grammar, psycholinguistic and neurolinguistic approaches, and the author's own conceptual semantics.Here then is the most fundamental contribution to linguistic theory in over three decades.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Foundations of Language'? A: 'Foundations of Language' focuses on the relationship between language, the brain, and perception, providing a new understanding of generative linguistics and its interdisciplinary connections.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Foundations of Language'? A: The author of 'Foundations of Language' is Ray Jackendoff, a prominent figure in the field of linguistics.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Foundations of Language'? A: 'Foundations of Language' covers topics such as language processing, the relation of language to perception, language innateness, the evolution of language capacity, syntax, and semantics.
- Q: Is 'Foundations of Language' suitable for beginners in linguistics? A: While 'Foundations of Language' is a comprehensive text, it may be more suitable for readers with some prior knowledge of linguistics due to its advanced concepts.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Foundations of Language'? A: 'Foundations of Language' was published on November 6, 2003.
- Q: How many pages does 'Foundations of Language' have? A: 'Foundations of Language' contains a total of 477 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Foundations of Language' have? A: 'Foundations of Language' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: In what condition is the copy of 'Foundations of Language'? A: The copy of 'Foundations of Language' is listed in 'Good' condition.
- Q: What edition of 'Foundations of Language' is available? A: 'Foundations of Language' is available in its first edition.
- Q: How does 'Foundations of Language' relate to cognitive science? A: 'Foundations of Language' integrates insights from cognitive science, philosophy, and neuroscience to explore the complexities of language and thought.