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:
Additional coverage on the genetics of language
Insight into potential cognitive advantages of bilingualism
New content on brain imaging and neuroscience
Increased emphasis on recursion and what is special about language
Talking the Talk is written in an engaging style which 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: Psychology Press Ltd Country of Publication: United Kingdom Edition: 2nd edition Dimensions:
Height: 246mm,
Width: 174mm,
Spine: 18mm
Weight: 570g ISBN:9781138800458 ISBN 10: 1138800457 Pages: 314 Publication Date:02 February 2017 Audience:
General/trade
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College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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ELT Advanced
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Primary
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Trevor Harley is Professor of Cognitive Psychology at the University of Dundee, UK.