The psychology of speech and language

"'The psychology of speech and language' is intended fro students of speech, linguistics, psychology, and, in fact, all who are concerned with speech, language and behavior. In purpose and scope this book is an introduction to the field of psycholinguistics. Although much has been written in this area, little in other treatments is addressed to the beginning student. Here I have tried to right this imbalance. No pretense is made for original formulations or for new theories. My purpose is to present, in as clear and unbiased a form as possible, some of the major concepts and theories essential to an understanding of this complex discipline." -- preface, page vii.