Tag: Valeria Chomsky
Valeria Chomsky: The Intellectual Anchor Behind a Global Thinker
When the name Noam Chomsky surfaces, it often evokes images of linguistic revolution, political dissent, and academic titanism. Less known, yet profoundly significant, is the woman who became his partner in later life: Valeria Wasserman Chomsky. Far from a footnote in her husband's biography, Valeria is a distinguished Brazilian translator and linguist whose life story weaves together professional dedication, cultural bridge-building, and quiet resilience. This article explores Valeria Chomsky's journey, her intellectual partnership with one of the world's foremost thinkers, and the crucial, often private, role she plays in his life and legacy. Early Life and Formative Education: The Foundations of a Linguist Valeria Chomsky, born Valeria Wasserman in Brazil in…