Words and Rules

Book and dust jacket are in fine condition. The image provided is the actual book I'm offering for sale. No markings or damage to any pages. No sunning. No clips. Structure of the book (covers, binding, spine, hinges) is tight and free of damage. Page block is nice and square. Cut pages. … Read more about this item

Paperback. Very Good.

Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 348 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade.

New York: Basic Books [0-465-07269-0] 1999. (Hardcover) 348pp. Near fine in near fine dust jacket. Diagrams, illustrations, notes, references, index. "How does language work? How do children learn their mother tongue? Why do languages change over time, making Shakespearean English difficult for us and Chaucer's English almost incomprehensible? Why do languages have so many… Read more about this item

New York: Basic Books. Fine copy in fine dust jacket. 1999. 1st. hardcover. 8vo, 348 pp., Remainder mark lower edge. .

Basic Books (AZ), 1999. Hardcover. Good. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Basic Books, 1999. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

New York: Basic Books, 1999. First Edition. Near Fine/Near Fine. First edition. Signed by Steven Pinker on title page, inscribed to former owner. xvi, [iii], 348 pp. Bound in publisher's two-toned paper-covered boards lettered in silver. Near Fine with former owner's name on front free endpaper, small stain on fore edge, in Near Fine unclipped dust jacket. … Read more about this item

Basic Books, 1999-10-28. Hardcover. Used: Good.

Basic Books, 1999. Hardcover. Very good. Hardcover in dust jacket, minor wear and rubbing to jacket, solid binding and bright pages, a very nice copy!

Basic Books, 1999. Hardcover. Good. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Basic Books, 1999. Hardcover. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2000. First printing of this edition. Paperback. Very Good. First printing of this 8vo paperback edition. Pp xi + 348. Previous owner's initials neatly in ink on the half-title else a clean, unmarked copy in printed wrappers.

Basic Books, 1999. Hardcover. VG / VG. 6x1x9. VERY-GOOD HARDBACK-WITH-DUSTJACKET

Basic Books. Used - Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.

Basic Books, 1999-10-28. Hardcover. Very Good. 9x6x1. hardcover with dust jacket, tight, pages clear and bright, shelf and edge wear, corners bumped, packaged in cardboard box for shipment, tracking on U.S. orders

HARDBACK "UNCOMMON," SHIPPED FROM THE UK* Edition: 1st.* Impression: 2nd.* Date: 1999.* Pub: Weidenfeld & Nicholson.* Binding and cover condition: Dark green cloth covered boards with silver title to spine strip and none to face. Absolutely minimal shelf wear to head and tail of spine. No bumps or rubs, no other visible faults. VG++. * Jacket condition: Colour illustrated dust… Read more about this item

London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson. Hardback. xi, 348pp. In Words and Rules, Pinker explains the profound mysteries of language by picking a deceptively single phenomenon and examining it from every angle. The phenomenon - regular and irregular verbs - connects an astonishing array of topics in the sciences and humanities: the history of languages; the theories of… Read more about this item

W&N. Paperback. Used; Good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there’s something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within… Read more about this item

Weidenfeld & Nicholson, 10/28/1999. Paperback. Used; Good. **WE SHIP WITHIN 24 HRS FROM LONDON, UK, 98% OF OUR ORDERS ARE RECEIVED WITHIN 7-10 DAYS. We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.