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Skeptical Linguistic Essays
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This Volume Consists Of An Introduction And Two Groups Of Essays By Paul M. Postal, Each With A Connecting Theme. The First, Positive Group Of Papers, Contains Five Previously Unpublished Studies Of English Syntax. These Include A Long Study Of Socalled Locative Inversion, Two Investigations Related To Raising To Nonsubject Status, An Argument For The Existence Of A Hitherto Ignored Nominal Grammatical Category And A Study Of Vulgar Negative Polarity Items. Each Investigation Of Specific English Details Is Argued To Have Significant Theoretical Consequences. The Second, Negative Group Of Papers, Contains Seven Essays Each Of Which Seeks To Show That Aspects Of Contemporary Linguistic Activity Are In Part Contaminated By Elements Of What Is Called Junk Linguistics. Postal Uses The Term To Denote Work Which Advances Proposals, Puts Forward Claims And Asserts Deep Results Which, He Argues, Can Only Be Accepted By Ignoring Serious Standards Of Inquiry And Scholarship. Postal Claims That Much Of This Work Is Nonetheless Currently Considered Not Only Serious But Prestigious Reveals The Problem To Exist At The Core Of The Field, Not Its Periphery. These Chapters Include Documentation Of Junk Linguistic Aspects In National Science Foundation Refereeing, Work On The Foundations Of Linguistics, And Even In Widespread Terminological Usages. The Final Chapter Briefly Lists Personal Suggestions For Dealing With This Problem.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Skeptical Linguistic Essays'? A: 'Skeptical Linguistic Essays' primarily focuses on two groups of essays by Paul M. Postal, one examining significant aspects of English syntax and the other critiquing contemporary linguistic practices he deems influenced by 'junk linguistics'.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Skeptical Linguistic Essays'? A: The author of 'Skeptical Linguistic Essays' is Paul M. Postal, a recognized figure in the field of linguistics.
- Q: How many pages does 'Skeptical Linguistic Essays' have? A: 'Skeptical Linguistic Essays' contains a total of 424 pages.
- Q: When was 'Skeptical Linguistic Essays' published? A: 'Skeptical Linguistic Essays' was published on January 15, 2004.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Skeptical Linguistic Essays' have? A: 'Skeptical Linguistic Essays' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the essays? A: The essays discuss the theoretical implications of English syntax and critique the influence of 'junk linguistics' on contemporary linguistic scholarship.
- Q: Is 'Skeptical Linguistic Essays' suitable for beginners in linguistics? A: 'Skeptical Linguistic Essays' is more suited for readers with a background in linguistics due to its complex discussions on syntax and theoretical critiques.
- Q: Are there any previously unpublished studies included in this volume? A: Yes, the first group of essays includes five previously unpublished studies focused on English syntax.
- Q: What does Paul M. Postal mean by 'junk linguistics'? A: Paul M. Postal uses the term 'junk linguistics' to describe work that he believes lacks serious standards of inquiry and scholarship but is nonetheless considered prestigious.
- Q: What suggestions does the final chapter of the book provide? A: The final chapter of 'Skeptical Linguistic Essays' offers personal suggestions from the author for addressing the issues related to 'junk linguistics' in the field.