Speech Perception and Spoken Word Recognition (Current Issues in the Psychology of Language) explores cutting-edge research in the field, featuring contributions from leading scientists. The book delves into recent developments and current issues surrounding the cognitive and neural mechanisms that transform patterns of air vibrations into meaningful understanding. It uniquely links behavioural and cognitive neuroscience studies, bridging traditional areas of focus such as adult and developmental processing.

Focused on advancing the state-of-the-art in speech perception and spoken word recognition, this volume discusses the interplay between behavioural and cognitive neuroscience evidence, as well as the differences and similarities between adult and developmental research. It evaluates key theories within the field, relating them to recent empirical advances, including the relationship between speech perception and production, meaning representation and real-time activation, and bilingual versus monolingual spoken word recognition.

For those interested in understanding how we process spoken language, this book provides an essential overview of the latest findings and ongoing debates in the field. It is a valuable resource for researchers, students, and professionals working in cognitive science, linguistics, psychology, and neuroscience.