new book cognitive linguistics new psychology language cognitive functional approaches language structure edited michael tomasello emory university history psychological approaches study language included periods little communication disciplines linguistics psychology periods field drew upon theories methods limited often limiting ways book represents new approach may define next era relationship psychology linguistics presenting evolving linguistic theories collectively known cognitive functional linguistics terms intended accessible cognitive scientists interested language works psychologically contrast chomskian linguistic theories psychologists today familiar cognitivefunctional approach linguists focuses things people communicate communicative functions social conventions means linguistic symbols structures chapters book written linguists leading proponents approach edited psychologist committed bringing new way looking language mainstream psychology volume promises give psychologists new appreciation variety linguistics offer study language communication well provide cognitivefunctional linguists new models presenting work audiences outside boundaries traditional linguistics 08058 2576 2 cloth 1998 312pp 65 00 08058 2577 0 paper 1998 312pp 29 95 lawrence erlbaum associates inc orders erlbaum com