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    Blackwell Handbook of Language Development

    By Erika Hoff and Marilyn Shatz

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    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
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWiley
    Release dateApr 15, 2008
    ISBN9781405171595
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