Words in the Mind: An Introduction to the Mental Lexicon, 4th Edition - Softcover

Words in the Mind, is all about words: how we learn them,remember them, understand them, and find the precise ones we wishto use. It also addresses the structure and content of the humanword-store - the ‘mental lexicon’ - with particularreference to the spoken language of native English speakers. Greatstrides have been made in our understanding of the lexicon sincethe first three editions of Words in the Mind werepublished, and it has developed into a major interest of studyamong linguists, psychologists, sociologists, and those who teachEnglish as a second language. 

In addition to numerous updates and revisions, this latest editionfeatures a wealth of new material, including an all-new chapterfocusing exclusively on the brain and language. Enhanced coverageis also provided on lexical corpora - computerized databases - andon lexical change of meaning. Many of the notes and suggestions forfurther reading are also expanded and updated. Written by a truemaster of making scholarly concepts accessible, the fourth editionof Words in the Mind remains a rich and revealingresource for students and non-specialists alike, presenting thelatest insights into the complex relationship between language,words, and the human mind.