The Language Instinct: How The Mind Creates Language

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Review: The Language Instinct: How the Mind Creates Language

For anyone interested in reading an introduction to linguistics, especially Chomsky's theory of Universal Grammar, this is definitely a must-read. Read full review

Review: The Language Instinct: How the Mind Creates Language

Couldn't put it down. Another interesting set of insights by Mr Pinker. "A language is a dialect with an army and a navy" -Max Weinreich There are developed and underdeveloped economies, but there is ... Read full review

Review: The Language Instinct: How the Mind Creates Language

Pretty good. Lots of really interesting stuff and a well-presented, well-supported argument for his premise that language learning is an instinct in humans as web-building is in spiders. I could take ... Read full review

Review: The Language Instinct: How the Mind Creates Language

I was attracted to this book for all of the obvious reasons: it's about language and I love to write. Usually I don't go in for non-fiction, but here's the thing: this book taught me so much. I didn't ... Read full review

Review: The Language Instinct: How the Mind Creates Language

while a bit technical in the middle, an all around comprehensive look at why we have language. Read full review

Review: The Language Instinct: How the Mind Creates Language

i want some books about attitude to words english Read full review

Review: The Language Instinct: How the Mind Creates Language

Read this so long ago, but it was a fantastic read. Read full review

Review: The Language Instinct: How the Mind Creates Language

A very intriguing read on language and how it develops. Read full review

Review: The Language Instinct: How the Mind Creates Language

I love linguistics and learning about the brain. This book blends the two for a fascinating read. Read full review