Psycholinguistics (Volume 2 of Western Linguistics Series)

Author: Michael Garman
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Publish Date: 2002-01-18
Features: Psycholinguistics discusses the main issues centered around the psychological basis of language in contemporary times. The author, Michael Garman, has long been engaged in research and teaching in this field. The discussion in this book is primarily based on research findings over the past decade, reflecting the latest developments in this field. The book is divided into two main parts: Part I focuses on the psychological characteristics of language, discussing the major contributions of this research area, including the nature of linguistic symbols, the biological basis of language, and the evidence for abstract linguistic systems. Part II covers language processing and models, encompassing language perception and generation, lexical access, the understanding and output of ambiguous words, as well as the loss of language processing abilities caused by brain damage (aphasia and related disorders). This book serves not only as the best guide for beginners but also as an ideal reference for understanding the current state of research in this field.