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Noam Chomsky
His work and theories

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In this paper I will explore some of Noam Chomsky theories and try to explain some of the pros and cons. I will attempt to supply the reader with an image of Noam Chomsky contributions and lastly include my own perspective on his theories.

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Noam Chomsky
We must first get to know the man. We will keep this short but I always find it interesting to learn a little back ground first. Noam Avram Chomsky was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 7, 1928. He received his early education at Oak Lane Country


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