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This classic text now in its tenth edition and now available from Plural Publishing, The Development of Language continues its focus on language acquisition in an unbiased, authoritative and comprehensive way. The book demonstrates the relevance of typical language development to speech-language pathologists, educators, clinicians, and other professions. This book has a multidisciplinary approach and is written by leading experts known for their research in the areas they discuss. Topics include the roots of language learning in infancy, phonology, syntax/grammar, word learning, bilingualism, pragmatics, literacy, atypical language development, and more. Written with the goal of providing the reader an authoritative, interesting text that includes concepts and research findings that are both important and useful, with an increased 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. The text leads the reader through every stage of development - the early months before children begin to speak, the preschool and school years, and adolescence as children achieve mastery of adult-like language skills. Key Features Chapter pedagogy includes learning objectives, visual aids, video links, summaries, and suggested projects to extend students' understanding and application of text concepts. A Glossary makes it easy to find definitions of all of the book's key terminology. Clear and concise text written by authors who are known for their research in the topic area and their ability to explain complex topics to a broad audience A multilingual and multicultural focus on acquisition in languages other than English, on non-mainstream varieties of English and in children learning two or more languages simultaneously (bilingualism), as well as children with developmental communication disorders </u