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The contributions of the interdisciplinary study of language to an understanding of mind

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 February 2004

Nancy Budwig
Nancy Budwig*
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, Clark University, Worcester, MA01610http://www.clarku.edu
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Abstract:

Carpendale & Lewis (C&L) emphasize the importance of viewing language as activity. In this commentary I push further their claim by highlighting how constructions, rather than words, are the appropriate unit of analysis. In addition, I suggest how a discussion of indexicality paves the way for a better understanding of how language provides a powerful tool for children's construction of mind.

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Open Peer Commentary
Information
Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 27 , Issue 1 , February 2004 , pp. 101 - 102
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2004

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