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This introductory guide explores Transformational Linguistics, a pivotal theory developed by Noam Chomsky. Delve into the core concepts of generative grammar, understanding how deep and surface structures interact to form linguistic expressions, and grasp the foundational principles that revolutionized the study of syntax and language acquisition. Perfect for beginners seeking a comprehensive overview of this influential linguistic framework.

Noam Chomsky's influential 1959 review of B.F. Skinner's "Verbal Behavior" served as a pivotal critique in the history of linguistics and cognitive science. This groundbreaking analysis systematically challenged Skinner's behaviorist account of language acquisition, arguing for an innate, rule-governed system over environmental conditioning. The review is widely recognized for catalyzing the shift from behaviorism to cognitivism, fundamentally reshaping how language and the human mind were understood.