About the Book

'An excellent introduction to the complex and sometimes bewildering field of psycholinguistics, covering the central issues in a way that is both comprehensive and accessible. In short, the book fills a real gap, and I will certainly be using it on the course I teach.'
Sushie Dobbinson, York St John College, UK

'This book succeeds admirably in making the complex and diverse field of psycholinguistics clear and accessible, guiding readers through basic concepts and issues and then engaging them in more focused critical reflection…An invaluable resource for students which will foster their interest in the subject.'
Ema Ushioda, Warwick University, UK

Psycholinguistics:

• is a comprehensive introduction to psycholinguistic theory
• covers the core areas of psycholinguistics: language as a human attribute, language and the brain, vocabulary storage and use, language and memory, the four skills (writing, reading, listening, speaking), comprehension, language impairment and deprivation
• draws on a range of real text, data and examples, including a radio four interview, an essay written by a deaf writer, and the transcript of a therapy session addressing stuttering
• provides classic readings by the key names in the discipline, including Aitchison, Deacon, Logie, Levelt and Bishop

Written by an experienced teacher, this accessible textbook is an essential resource for all students of English language, linguistics and psychology.