Includes bibliographical references (pages 308-368) and indexes.

"This is the ninth edition of 'The Development of Language', which we have written for anyone with an interest in how children acquire language from infancy through the later school years. The field has changed substantially since our last edition, and we are very pleased to present new perspectives and new findings that have emerged over the past several years. This edition also includes some new topics that we think are interesting and important for a broader understanding of the basic features of language development from both historical and cross-cultural perspectives. Our goal in writing this book is to provide an authoritative, interesting text that includes concepts and research findings that are both important and useful. The ninth edition places a substantial emphasis on language development in children who are learning languages other than, or in addition to, English, as well as on children with risk factors for language delay or disorder. Additionally, the chapters address cultural influences that lead to group and individual variation in children's language. The book focuses on language acquisition from the early months, even before children begin to speak, through mastery of adult language skills. ... The book is intended as a text for upper-level undergraduate or graduate courses in language development or as readings for courses in psycholinguistics, cognition, developmental psychology, speech pathology, education, and related subjects. The book also serves as a resource for professionals in all of the fields just noted."--adapted from Preface, page xv and xvi.

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