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Books: Linguistic Theories: Tomalin

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Message 1: Linguistics and the Formal Sciences: Tomalin
Date: 28-Mar-2006
From: Joyce Reid <jreidcup.org>
Subject: Linguistics and the Formal Sciences: Tomalin


Title: Linguistics and the Formal Sciences Subtitle: The Origins of Generative Grammar Series Title: Cambridge Studies in Linguistics, 110 Published: 2006 Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Author: Marcus Tomalin Hardback: ISBN: 0521854814 Pages: 248 Price: U.K. £ 50.00
Hardback: ISBN: 0521854814 Pages: 248 Price: U.S. $ 90.00
Abstract:

The formal sciences, particularly mathematics, have had a profoundinfluence on the development of linguistics. This insightful overview looksat techniques that were introduced in the fields of mathematics, logic andphilosophy during the twentieth century, and explores their effect on thework of various linguists. In particular, it discusses the 'foundationscrisis' that destabilised mathematics at the start of the twentiethcentury, the numerous related movements which sought to respond to thiscrisis, and how they influenced the development of syntactic theory in the1950s. The book concludes by discussing the resulting major consequencesfor current syntactic theory, and provides a groundbreaking and detailedreassessment of Chomsky's early work at the advent of Generative Grammar.Informative and revealing, this book will be invaluable to all thoseworking in formal linguistics, in particular those interested in itshistory and development.

1. Introduction;2. The consequences of analysis;3. Mathematical linguistics;4. Systems of syntax: 1951-1955;5. Transforming generative grammar: 1955-1957;6. Conclusion.


Linguistic Field(s): Linguistic Theories
Written In: English (eng )

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