Language and Bilingual Cognition

Language and Bilingual Cognition
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Publisher : Psychology Press
Total Pages : 837
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ISBN-10 : 9781136866395
ISBN-13 : 1136866396
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Book Synopsis Language and Bilingual Cognition by : Vivian Cook

Download or read book Language and Bilingual Cognition written by Vivian Cook and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2011-04-27 with total page 837 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This innovative volume provides a state-of-the-art overview of the relationship between language and cognition with a focus on bilinguals. It brings together contributions from international leading figures in various disciplines and showcases contemporary research on the emerging area of bilingual cognition. The first part of the volume discusses the relationship between language and cognition as studied in various disciplines, from psychology to philosophy to anthropology to linguistics, with chapters written by some of the major thinkers in each discipline. The second part concerns language and cognition in bilinguals. Following an introductory overview and contributions from established figures in the field, bilingual cognition researchers provide examples of their latest research on topics including time, space, motion, colors, and emotion. The third part discusses practical applications of the idea of bilingual cognition, such as marketing and translation. The volume is essential reading for researchers and postgraduate students with an interest in language and cognition, or in bilingualism and second languages.


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