Relational Network Theory as a bridge between linguistics and neuroscience

An interview with Professor Sydney Lamb

Authors

  • Adolfo M. García Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (UNC) & Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1558/lhs.v8i1.3

Keywords:

cognitive linguistics, language structure, neurolinguistics, Relational Network Theory

Abstract

Sydney Lamb is the creator and main developer of Relational Network Theory (RNT), a neurocognitive model of language. The theory’s major manifesto, titled Pathways of the Brain, was published in 1999. In several conferences given since then, Lamb has introduced a number of refinements, most of which have not appeared in print. Besides, Pathways of the Brain leaves open several questions which prove crucial to the theory’s long-time followers and newcomers alike. In this interview, Professor Lamb discusses historical, technical, and practical aspects of RNT, addressing both recent innovations and recurring queries.

Author Biography

  • Adolfo M. García, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (UNC) & Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET)

    Adolfo M. García is affiliated to Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (UNC) and Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET).

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Published

2013-09-30

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How to Cite

García, A. (2013). Relational Network Theory as a bridge between linguistics and neuroscience: An interview with Professor Sydney Lamb. Linguistics and the Human Sciences, 8(1), 3-27. https://doi.org/10.1558/lhs.v8i1.3

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