Child Language outlines the major areas of linguistic analysis involved in the study of children's language. It builds on the established strengths of the first edition and has been fully updated and expanded throughout.[...]
In Pragmatics, the study of meaning derived from context, Jean Stilwell Peccei offers a practical introduction to this core area of linguistics.[...]
Provides a comprehensive overview of language acquisition in children. This book introduces students to key theories and concerns such as innateness, the role of input and the relation of language to other cognitive functions. It teaches students the skills needed to analyse children's language.[...]