36.3187, Books: Linguistic Illusions: Dan Parker (2025)

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Subject: 36.3187, Books: Linguistic Illusions: Dan Parker (2025)

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Date: 21-Oct-2025
From: Ellena Moriarty [rfsupport at cambridge.org]
Subject: Linguistic Illusions: Dan Parker (2025)


Title: Linguistic Illusions
Subtitle: A Case Study on Agreement Attraction
Publication Year: 2025

Publisher: Cambridge University Press
           http://www.cambridge.org/linguistics
Book URL:
https://www.cambridge.org/ch/universitypress/subjects/languages-linguistics/psycholinguistics-and-neurolinguistics/linguistic-illusions-case-study-agreement-attraction?format=HB&isbn=9781009447348

Author(s): Dan Parker

Hardback ISBN:  9781009447348 Pages:  188 Price: U.K. £ 105.00
Hardback ISBN:  9781009447348 Pages:  188 Price: Europe EURO 122.55
Hardback ISBN:  9781009447348 Pages:  188 Price: U.S. $ 140.00

Abstract:

Linguistic illusions are cases where we systematically misunderstand,
misinterpret, or fail to notice anomalies in the linguistic input,
despite our competencies. Revealing fresh insights into how the mind
represents and processes language, this book provides a comprehensive
overview of research on this phenomenon, with a focus on agreement
attraction, the most widely studied linguistic illusion. Integrating
experimental, computational, and formal methods, it shows how the
systematic study of linguistic illusions offers new insights into the
cognitive architecture of language and language processing mechanisms.
It synthesizes past findings and proposals, offers new experimental
and computational data, and identifies directions for future research,
helping readers navigate the rapidly growing body of research and
conflicting findings. With clear explanations and cross-disciplinary
appeal, it is an invaluable guide for both seasoned researchers, and
newcomers seeking to deepen their understanding of language
processing, making it a vital resource for advancing the field.

Written In: English (eng)



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