Language acquisition
Paul Bloom
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Language acquisition
by Paul Bloom
Published
1994
Publisher
MIT Press
Pages
622
ISBN-10
0262023725
Description
Language Acquisition offers, in one convenient reader, work by the most outstanding researchers in each field and is intended as a snapshot of the sort of theory and research taking place in language acquisition in the 1990s. All of the articles and chapters were chosen to reflect topics and debates of current interest, and all take an interdisciplinary approach to language development, relating the study of how a child comes to possess language to issues within linguistics, computational theory, biology, social cognition, and comparative psychology. While there are several introductory texts on language development, and countless collections of articles, this reader provides a comprehensive survey of the questions scientists are asking about language acquisition, the important experimental findings, and the key theoretical debates. It is suitable for students at advanced levels and scholars with a range of different perspectives and interests. The readings are organized into six sections: the onset of language development, word learning, syntax and semantics, morphology, acquisition in special circumstances, and alternative perspectives. Each section serves as an introduction to a specific area and provides sufficient background for further reading.
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How many pages are in Language acquisition?
This edition of Language acquisition has approximately 622 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Language acquisition?
For most readers, Language acquisition typically takes between 12h 58m and 8h 38m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 155,500 words and common reading speeds.
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The estimated word count for Language acquisition is approximately 155,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Language acquisition?
Language acquisition was written by Paul Bloom.
When was Language acquisition published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1994. The original work may have been published on a different date.