An Invitation to Cognitive Science: Language
- ISBN-10
- 0262650444
- ISBN-13
- 9780262650441
- Series
- An Invitation to Cognitive Science
- Category
- Cognition
- Pages
- 492
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1995
- Publisher
- MIT Press
- Authors
- Edward E. Smith, Daniel N. Osherson, Lila R. Gleitman
Description
Rather than surveying theories and data in the manner characteristic of many introductory textbooks in the field, An Invitation to Cognitive Science employs a unique case study approach, presenting a focused research topic in some depth and relying on suggested readings to convey the breadth of views and results.
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