Simply Chomsky

The linguist who changed how we think about language, power, and politics.

Raphael Salkie introduces Noam Chomsky’s ideas about language, politics, propaganda, and power. Clear explanations connect his revolutionary linguistics with his public criticism, giving curious readers a way to understand his arguments without having to agree with them.

• An accessible introduction to the life and ideas of Noam Chomsky
• Explains Chomsky’s groundbreaking theories about language and human thought
• Explores his views on politics, propaganda, the media, war, and political power
• Examines the ideas that made Chomsky one of the most influential and controversial thinkers of his generation

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Clear, concise, and free of unnecessary jargon, Simply Chomsky is an ideal introduction to a thinker whose ideas have influenced linguistics, philosophy, political criticism, and the way we understand language and power.

About the Author

Raphael Salkie is a linguist and author whose work focuses on language, linguistics, and the history of linguistic thought. He has written extensively for readers seeking to understand the ideas behind modern linguistics and has taught and researched in the field for many years. In Simply Chomsky, Salkie provides an accessible guide to the theories and arguments of one of the most influential linguists and public intellectuals of the twentieth century.