Two of Chomsky's seminal works on language collected in one volume. An attractive new edition which is the ideal introduction to pioneering work in modern linguistics An attractive new dual edition of two of Chomsky's most popular books on language. Language and Responsibility (1979) Contents Translator's Note vii(1) Introductory Comment vii Part I. Linguistics and Politics 1(100) 1. Politics 3(40) 2. Linguistics and the Human Sciences 43(20) 3. A Philosophy of Language? 63(18) 4. Empiricism and Rationalism 81(20) Part II. Generative Grammar 101(94) 5. The Birth of Generative Grammar 103(33) 6. Semantics 136(27) 7. The Extended Standard Theory 163(6) 8. Deep Structure 169(11) 9. Universal Grammar and Unresolved Questions 180(15) Notes 195(4) Index 199 Reflections on Language (1975) Preface vii Part I. The Whidden Lectures 1(134) 1. On Cognitive Capacity 3(33) 2. The Object of Inquiry 36(42) 3. Some General Features of Language 78(57) Part II. 135(94) 4. Problems and Mysteries in the Study of Human Language Notes 229(26) Bibliography 255(12) Index of Names 267