CHOMSKY, NOAM, born 1928
Noam Chomsky
American linguist and activist.
- Books
- 29
- Editions tracked
- 44
- First editions
- 21
- Nationality
- United States
For collectors
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Reading guide
Noam Chomsky books in order
In publication order
- 1Syntactic Structures1957
- 2Aspects of the Theory of Syntax1965
- 3Cartesian Linguistics1966
- 4Language and Mind1968
- 5American Power and the New Mandarins1969
- 6Problems of Knowledge and Freedom1971
- 7Reflections on Language1975
- 8Lectures on Government and Binding1981
- 9The Fateful Triangle1983
- 10Pirates & Emperors1986
- 11Manufacturing Consent1988
- 12The Culture of Terrorism1988
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- 13Necessary Illusions1989
- 14Deterring Democracy1991
- 15World Orders Old and New1994
- 16Media Control1997
- 17Profit Over People1998
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- 19Understanding Power2002
- 20Hegemony or Survival2003
- 21Power and Terror2003
- 22Chomsky On Anarchism2005
- 23Failed States2006
- 24The Essential Chomsky2008
- 25Gaza in Crisis2010
- 26On Anarchism2013
- 27On Palestine2015
- 28What Kind of Creatures Are We?2015
- 29Who Rules the World?2016
In order
First editions, year by year
- 1965Aspects of the Theory of SyntaxMassachusetts Institute of Technology
- 1966Cartesian LinguisticsHarper & Row
- 1968Language and MindHarcourt, Brace & World
- 1975Reflections on LanguagePantheon Books
- 1981Lectures on Government and BindingForis Publications
- 1986Pirates & EmperorsClaremont Research & Publications, Incorporat
- 1988Manufacturing ConsentPantheon Books
- 1989Necessary IllusionsCBC Enterprises
- 1991Deterring DemocracyVerso
- 1997Media ControlSeven Stories Press
- 1998Profit Over PeopleSeven Stories Press
- 20019-11Seven Stories Press
- 2002Understanding PowerNew Press
- 2003Power and TerrorSeven Stories Press
- 2005Chomsky On AnarchismAK Press
- 2008The Essential ChomskyNew Press
- 2010Gaza in CrisisHaymarket Books
- 2013On AnarchismNew Press
- 2015On PalestineHaymarket Books
- 2015What Kind of Creatures Are We?Columbia University Press
- 2016Who Rules the World?Metropolitan Books/Henry Holt and Co
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Noam Chomsky's books in?
In publication order they begin with Syntactic Structures (1957), then Aspects of the Theory of Syntax (1965) and Cartesian Linguistics (1966). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.
What was Noam Chomsky's first book?
The earliest book we list is Syntactic Structures, first published in 1957.
When was Noam Chomsky born?
Noam Chomsky was born in 1928.
How many Noam Chomsky books does MyVolumes track?
We track 29 books by Noam Chomsky across 44 editions, 21 of them first editions.
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