The Crosslinguistic Study of Language Acquisition

Discover the fascinating world of language acquisition with Crosslinguistic Study of Language Acquisition by Dan Isaac Slobin. Published by Taylor & Francis Inc in 1986, this hardback volume spans an impressive 972 pages, offering in-depth studies on the acquisition of 15 diverse languages, ranging from American Sign Language (ASL) to Samoan. Each chapter is crafted by leading researchers who specialize in their respective languages, providing valuable insights into the intricacies of how different languages are learned. This book is an essential resource for linguists, educators, and anyone interested in the fields of language arts and sociolinguistics. Enhance your understanding of language development and the comparative aspects of linguistic acquisition with this comprehensive study.