Bilingualism and Cognitive Control
This thought-provoking monograph makes a multidisciplinary case for bilingualism as a possible enhancer of executive function, particularly cognitive control. Its central focus is the cognitive operations of the bilingual brain in processing two languages
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Ramesh Kumar Mishra
Bilingualism and Cognitive Control
The Bilingual Mind and Brain Book Series Volume 6 Series editors Roberto R. Heredia, Department of Psychology and Communication, Texas A&M International University, Laredo, TX, USA Anna B. Cieślicka, Department of Psychology and Communication, Texas A&M International University, Laredo, TX, USA
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Ramesh Kumar Mishra
Bilingualism and Cognitive Control
Ramesh Kumar Mishra Center for Neural and Cognitive Sciences University of Hyderabad Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
The Bilingual Mind and Brain Book Series ISBN 978-3-319-92512-7 ISBN 978-3-319-92513-4 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-92513-4 Library of Congress Control Number: 2018943286 © Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature 2018 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer International Publishing AG part of Springer Nature. The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Preface
It is well-recognised that any serious practice of a demanding skill over a period of time should change the brain: cognitive neuroplasticity could emerge because of long and persistent training. In this book I propose that the practice of bilingualism could lead to such noticeable advantageous neuroplasticity lifelong. Much research has shown that people who are bilingual enjoy a cognitive advantage in attention and executive control over those who are monolingual. This book, which is published in Springer’s book series on bilingualism, summarises these results and contextualises them in light of current debates. Currently, no book-length discussions of bilingualism and cognitive control exist. The state-of-the-art coverage is aimed at students and researc
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