Handbook of Learning and Cognitive Processes (Volume 6): Linguistic Functions in Cognitive Theory

Originally published in 1978, Volume 6 concludes the survey of research and theory on learning and cognitive processes that was envisaged when the plan for this Handbook was sketched.

The primary orientation in the planning the Handbook was to concentrate on research and models aimed toward the development of general cognitive theory.

The first five chapters of this volume are organized in relation to one of the research areas that had expanded most vigorously during the period of planning an...