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Zellig Harris: From American Linguistics To Socialist Zionism
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The Intersecting Worlds Of Zellig Harris, Noam Chomsky'S Intellectual And Political Mentor.In 1995, Robert Barsky Met With Noam Chomsky To Discuss Hisworkinprogress, Noam Chomsky: A Life Of Dissent (Mit Press, 1997). Chomsky Told Barsky That He Shouldfocus His Attention Instead On Midcentury Linguist And Activist Zellig Harris, Who Was, Chomsky Modestly Insisted, More Interesting Than Chomsky Himself. Intrigued, Barsky Began To Research Harris (19091992) And Discovered Thestory Of A Major Figure In American Intellectual Life Sitting In A Corner In The Middle Of The RoomPart Of Crucial Twentiethcentury Conversations About Language, Technology, Labor, Politics, And Zionism. The Intersecting Worlds Of Harris'S Intellectualand Political Activities Were Populated By Such Figures As Louis Brandeis, Albert Einstein, Franz Boas, Nathan Glazer, And Chomsky.Barsky Describes Harris'S Work In Language Studies, And His Pioneering Ideas About Discourse Analysis, Structural Linguistics, And Information Representation. He Also Discusses Harris'S Part In The Pre1948 Zionist Movementwhen Many Jews On The Left Envisioned A Socialist Palestine That Would Be A Haven Not Only For Persecuted Jews But Also For Disenfranchised Arabs And Anyone Seeking A Sanctuary Against Oppressionand Recounts Harris'S Debates On The Subject With Brandeis, Einstein, And A Large Group Of Students Involved With A Zionist Organization Called Avukah. And Barsky Describes Harris'S Views On Capitalism, Workerowner Relations, And Worker Selfmanagement, The Legacy Ofwhich Can Be Found In Some Of His Students' Writings, Notably Those Of Seymour Melman. Barsky Shows How Harris, As Mentor, Teacher, And Colleague, Powerfully Influenced Figures Who Came To Dominate The Twentieth Century'S Political Discussion; Thinkers As Different As Noam Chomsky And Nathan Glazer.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Zellig Harris: From American Linguistics to Socialist Zionism'? A: The book explores the intellectual and political life of Zellig Harris, highlighting his contributions to linguistics and his involvement in socialist Zionism.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of the book is Robert F Barsky.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the book? A: Key topics include discourse analysis, structural linguistics, and Harris's debates on Zionism and capitalism.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 353 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on January 1, 2011.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of the book.
- Q: Is the book in good condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as being in good condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Linguistics.
- Q: Who are some notable figures mentioned in the book? A: Notable figures mentioned include Noam Chomsky, Albert Einstein, and Louis Brandeis.