Words in the Mind - Hardcover
Words in the Mind deals with words, and how humans learn them, remember them, understand them, and find the ones they want. It discusses the structure and content of the human word-store or ‘mental lexicon, with particular reference to the spoken language of native English speakers.
- Discusses the structure and content of the human word-store, or 'mental lexicon'.
- Features a highly informative and accessible account of a central area of research.
- Incorporates new research on the mental lexicon.
- Written by a prominent researcher of the mental lexicon, language change, and the language of the media.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Book Description:
This book deals with words, and how humans learn them, remember them, understand them, and find the ones they want. It discusses the structure and content of the human word-store or 'mental lexicon' with particular reference to the spoken language of native English speakers. Since the first two editions of Words in the Mind were published, work on the lexicon has exploded. This is reflected in this new edition, which contains substantial additions. One new chapter has been added on layering and meaning change, and several others have been considerably expanded. The notes and suggestions for further reading have been updated, and numerous new references have been included. The book remains accessible in style and easy to read for both undergraduates and non-specialists.
About the Author:
Jean Aitchison is the Rupert Murdoch Professor of Language and Communication at the University of Oxford, and a Professorial Fellow at Worcester College. In her research she is concerned with the mental lexicon, language change, and the language of the media. She has lectured in various parts of the world, including the USA, Europe, and India, and is the author of The Articulate Mammal (Fourth Edition, 1998), Language Change (Third Edition, 2001), Linguistics (Fifth Edition, 1999), The Seeds of Speech (1996), and The Language Web (1997).
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherBasil Blackwell
- Publication date1987
- ISBN 10 0631144412
- ISBN 13 9780631144410
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages229
- Rating
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Words in the Mind: An Introduction to the Mental Lexicon
Published by
Basil Blackwell, Oxford and New York
(1987)
ISBN 10: 0631144412
ISBN 13: 9780631144410
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Hardcover. An ex-library copy in blue hard covers lettered in silver, with the usual ex-libris markings. The binding is sound, the text is clean/unmarked, and there is little cover wear. No dust jacket. Book. Seller Inventory # 057842
Buy Used
US$ 18.00
Convert currency
Stock Image
Words in the Mind: An Introduction to the Mental Lexicon
Published by
Basil Blackwell
(1987)
ISBN 10: 0631144412
ISBN 13: 9780631144410
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pen & highlighter markings In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,550grams, ISBN:0631144412. Seller Inventory # 9651684
Buy Used
US$ 26.05
Convert currency
Seller Image
Words in the Mind: An Introduction to the Mental Lexicon
Published by
Blackwell Publishers
(1987)
ISBN 10: 0631144412
ISBN 13: 9780631144410
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description gebundene Ausgabe. Condition: Gut. 229 Seiten Der Erhaltungszustand des hier angebotenen Werks ist trotz seiner Bibliotheksnutzung sehr sauber. Es befindet sich neben dem Rückenschild lediglich ein Bibliotheksstempel im Buch; ordnungsgemäß entwidmet.In ENGLISCHER Sprache. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 420. Seller Inventory # 1646010
Buy Used
US$ 27.49
Convert currency
Stock Image
WORDS IN THE MIND; AN INTRODUCTION TO THE MENTAL LEXICON
Published by
Basil Blackwell, Oxford
(1987)
ISBN 10: 0631144412
ISBN 13: 9780631144410
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Cloth Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine Dust Jacket. First Edition. (10)229pp. References & index. Computer lab label on lower spine of dj. No other marks. Promoting global literacy for over 30 years. Psychology. Seller Inventory # 54230
Buy Used
US$ 39.95
Convert currency