Blackwell Handbook of Language Development (Blackwell Handbooks of Developmental Psychology)

Hoff, Erika (Editor)/ Shatz, Marilyn (Editor)

ISBN 10: 1405194596 / ISBN 13: 9781405194594

Published by Wiley-Blackwell, 2009

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1st edition. 480 pages. 9.50x6.70x1.10 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Blackwell Handbook of Language Development (Blackwell Handbooks of Developmental Psychology)
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1405194596
• ISBN 13: 9781405194594
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.9 kilograms

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Synopsis

The Blackwell Handbook of Language Development provides a comprehensive treatment of the major topics and current concerns in the field; exploring the progress of 21st century research, its precursors, and promising research topics for the future.

• Provides comprehensive treatments of the major topics and current concerns in the field of language development
• Explores foundational and theoretical approaches
• Focuses on the 21st century's research into the areas of brain development, computational skills, bilingualism, education, and cross-cultural comparison
• Looks at language development in infancy through early childhood, as well as atypical development
• Considers the past work, present research, and promising topics for the future.
• Broad coverage makes this an excellent resource for graduate students in a variety of disciplines

About the Author

Erika Hoff is Professor of Psychology at Florida Atlantic University. She is author of Language Development (2005).

Marilyn Shatz is Professor of Psychology and Linguistics at the University of Michigan. She is author of A Toddler’s Life (1994).