The popular notion of how children come to speak their first language is that their parents teach them words, then phrases, then sentences, then longer utterances. But there is widespread agreement amongst linguists that this account is wrong. This book aims to give readers the background necessary to form their own views on the debate.

Seller Inventory # b13444

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title: Children's Language: Consensus and Controversy
Publisher: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Publication Date: 2007
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0826488803
ISBN 13: 9780826488800
Binding: Soft cover
Edition: 2nd Edition
Condition: Brand New

About this title

Synopsis

The popular notion of how children come to speak their first language is that their parents teach them words, then phrases, then sentences, then longer utterances. Although there is widespread agreement amongst linguists that this account is wrong, there is much less agreement as to how children really learn language. This revised edition of Ray Cattell's bestselling textbook aims to give readers the background necessary to form their own views on the debate, and includes accessible summaries of key thinkers, including Chomsky, Halliday, Karmiloff-Smith and Piaget.

About the Author

Ray Cattell is Emeritus Professor of Linguistics at the University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

Books on American and British English Literature, background of Literature

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

Asano Bookshop
AICHI, Japan

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described on the Abebooks web sites. If you're dissatisfied with your purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if the order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery date. If you've changed your mind about a book that you've ordered, please use the Ask bookseller a question link to contact us and we'll respond within 2 business days.

Shipping Terms

Shipping rates from Japan to U.S.A.

Shipping rates from Japan to U.S.A.
Order quantity	30 to 60 business days	8 to 14 business days
First item	US$ 37.00	US$ 44.00

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.