Talking the Talk

Language, Psychology and Science

Trevor A. Harley (University of Dundee, UK)

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
14 May 2025

Language acquisition; Child & developmental psychology; Cognition & cognitive psychology; Neurosciences

Talking the Talk provides a comprehensive introduction to the psychology of language, written for the reader with no background in the field or any prior knowledge of psychology.

Written in an accessible and friendly style, the book answers the questions people actually have about language; how do we speak, listen, read, and learn language? The book advocates an experimental approach, explaining how psychologists can use experiments to build models of language processing. Considering the full breadth of psycholinguistics, the book covers core topics including how children acquire language, how language is related to the brain, and what can go wrong with it. Fully updated throughout, this edition also includes a new chapter on bilingualism and new coverage of AI and the rise of ChatGPT.

Talking the Talk is written in an engaging style that does not hesitate to explain complex concepts. It is essential reading for all undergraduate students and those new to the topic, as well as the interested lay reader.

By: Trevor A. Harley (University of Dundee UK)
Imprint: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 3rd edition
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 174mm,
ISBN: 9781032673202
ISBN 10: 1032673206
Pages: 354
Publication Date: 14 May 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Trevor Harley is Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the University of Dundee, Scotland.