Words And Rules by Steven Pinker
The Ingredients of Language
This insightful exploration delves into the intricate relationship between language and the human mind, examining how people use words and grammatical rules to communicate. Through a blend of cognitive science, linguistics, and psychology, the book investigates the dual mechanisms of word memorization and rule application that underpin language acquisition and usage. It offers a compelling analysis of how these processes manifest in everyday speech, language development in children, and even in the quirks of irregular verbs, providing a fascinating glimpse into the cognitive underpinnings of language.
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- Published
- 1999
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 368
- Original Language
- English
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