Input and Interaction in Language Acquisition (Paperback)

Paperback. Since "Baby Talk" became the subject of research thirty years ago, the linguistic environment of infants and toddlers has been widely studied. This book, as well as being an up-to-date statement of the facts and controversies surrounding "Baby Talk," its nature and likely effects, also examines language acquisition in different cultures and family contexts, typical and atypical learners, and in second and foreign language learners. It has been designed as a sequel to Snow and Ferguson's now famous volume Talking to Children. This collection by linguists and psychologists examines the nature and effects of language addressed to language learners, and assesses their relevance for the practitioner and their theoretical implications. An introduction by Catherine Snow compares contemporary concerns with those in Talking to Children. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.