The development of language
Combining the contributions of experts and highly-respected researchers, this text offers a definitive exploration of language acquisition and development from infancy through adulthood. Taking a multi-disciplinary approach, it examines what we know about language development-addressing communicatio...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Boston, Massachusetts :
Pearson ,
c2013
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| Edition: | 8th ed |
| Series: | Allyn & Bacon communication sciences and disorders series
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| Summary: | Combining the contributions of experts and highly-respected researchers, this text offers a definitive exploration of language acquisition and development from infancy through adulthood. Taking a multi-disciplinary approach, it examines what we know about language development-addressing communication development in infancy, phonological development, semantic development, morphology and syntax. Broadening the scope of study, it puts language development into larger biological , social and cultural contexts, while investigating individual differences, atypical development, literacy and even language development in adults. This edition includes more on cross-linguistic language acquisition (emphasizing Spanish), new research on the nature and treatment of language disorders in children, and new perspectives on the impact of culture on language development and variation |
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| Physical Description: | xxi, 433 p. : ill ; 26 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p.356-365) and index |
| ISBN: | 0132612380 (paperback : alk. paper) 9780132612388 (paperback : alk. paper) |