Unlock the intricate relationship between human cognition and language structure. This seminal collection, rooted in the Cognitive Structure, Discourse and Language conference, delves into the motivations behind linguistic patterns. Explore how functional approaches illuminate language use, development, and change through cutting-edge research on grammaticalization, language acquisition, categorization, and conversational practice. Essential for linguistics scholars, cognitive scientists, and postgraduate students in India seeking to deepen their understanding of language as a dynamic, cognitively grounded system. A vital resource for linguistic research and advancing your academic pursuits.