- Published: 16 December 2025
- ISBN: 9780262553278
- Imprint: MIT Press Academic
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 288
- RRP: $145.00
Mereological Syntax

















- Published: 16 December 2025
- ISBN: 9780262553278
- Imprint: MIT Press Academic
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 288
- RRP: $145.00
"Captivating. Adger makes the simple but profound observation that language is more than communication." -- Nautilus
"[Adger's] tour of Chomskyan linguistics is entertaining and accessible - in contrast to Chomsky's own notoriously baffling prose. The book is a handy introduction to a vexed debate on the infinite power of the finite mortal mind." -- The Economist
"A highly readable introduction to some of the big questions in linguistics. I'd recommend this lucid and engaging book to both the amateur language enthusiast and the beginning linguistics student. Adger writes with true depth of understanding and generosity towards the broader field of linguistics." -- Gretchen McCulloch, co-host of the Lingthusiasm podcast and author of Because Internet: Understanding the New Rules of Language