Cognitive Linguistics
- ISBN-10
- 0511556381
- ISBN-13
- 9780511556388
- Series
- Cognitive Linguistics
- Category
- Cognitive grammar
- Pages
- 356
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004
- Author
- William Croft
Description
Cognitive Linguistics argues that language is governed by general cognitive principles, rather than by a special-purpose language module. This introductory textbook surveys the field of cognitive linguistics as a distinct area of study, presenting its theoretical foundations and the arguments supporting it. Clearly organised and accessibly written, it provides a useful introduction to the relationship between language and cognitive processing in the human brain. It covers the main topics likely to be encountered in a course or seminar, and provides a synthesis of study and research in this fas.
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