Derek Bickerton's *Roots of Language* explores the origins of creole languages and their relationship to universal grammar. The book argues that creole languages arise in a single generation from a pidgin, created by children who have access to universal grammar, which is not available to adults. Bickerton emphasizes that creole languages do not form a natural class due to the diverse sociocultural contexts in which they emerged, but rather, they can be categorized into distinct groups based on their unique sociocultural circumstances. He also discusses the grammatical structures of creoles, suggesting that they are emergent properties arising from default categories and principles of economy. The book challenges traditional views on language acquisition and evolution, proposing that children are the primary creators of creole languages and that universal grammar is essential for understanding how language is acquired and evolved. Despite some limitations, Bickerton's work remains influential in the field of linguistics, particularly in the study of creole languages and their role in understanding the faculty of language.Derek Bickerton's *Roots of Language* explores the origins of creole languages and their relationship to universal grammar. The book argues that creole languages arise in a single generation from a pidgin, created by children who have access to universal grammar, which is not available to adults. Bickerton emphasizes that creole languages do not form a natural class due to the diverse sociocultural contexts in which they emerged, but rather, they can be categorized into distinct groups based on their unique sociocultural circumstances. He also discusses the grammatical structures of creoles, suggesting that they are emergent properties arising from default categories and principles of economy. The book challenges traditional views on language acquisition and evolution, proposing that children are the primary creators of creole languages and that universal grammar is essential for understanding how language is acquired and evolved. Despite some limitations, Bickerton's work remains influential in the field of linguistics, particularly in the study of creole languages and their role in understanding the faculty of language.