Title: Rhyme and reason
First published: 1998
Description: This unusual book takes the form of a dialogue between a linguist and another scientist. The dialogue takes place over six days, with each day devoted to a particular topic - and the ensuing digressions. The role of the linguist is to present the fundamentals of the minimalist program of contemporary generative grammar. Although the linguist is a voice for Noam Chomsky's ideas, he is not intended to be a portrait of Chomsky himself.

The other scientist functions as a kind of devil's advocate, making the arguments that linguists tend to face from those in the "harder" sciences. In addition to the device of the dialogue, the author employs a myriad of graphics - everything from classical paintings to contemporary cartoons.
Subjects: Comparative and general Grammar, Grammar, Comparative and general, Language and languages, Minimalist theory (Linguistics), Philosophy, Syntax, English language, syntax, Grammar, comparative and general, syntax, Language and languages, philosophy, Minimalisme (Linguistique), Langage et langues, Philosophie, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES, Grammar & Punctuation, Linguistics, Minimalist program, Psycholinguïstiek, Philology & Linguistics, Languages & Literatures
LC classification: P291 .U75 1998