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Written By Experienced Teachers And Researchers In The Field, 'bilingualism' Is An Essential Resource For Students And Researchers Of Applied Linguistics. It Introduces Key Issues And Debates In The Subject, And Focuses On The Impact Of Bilingualism On Cognitive Resources And The Social Forces That Moderate It. Section A. Introduction -- Unit 1. Describing Bilingualism -- Unit 2. Measuring Bilingualism -- Unit 3. Bilingual Acquisition -- Unit 4. Bilingualism And Cognitive Ability -- Unit 5. Language Attrition In Bilinguals -- Unit 6. Education And Literacy In Bilingual Settings -- Unit 7. Attitudes And Bilingualism -- Section B. Extension -- Unit 1. Describing Bilingualism Extended -- Unit 2. Measuring Bilingualism Extended -- Unit 3. Bilingual Acquisition Extended -- Unit 4. Bilingualism And Cognitive Ability Extended -- Unit 5. Language Attrition In Bilinguals Extended -- Unit 6. Education And Literacy In Bilingual Settings Extended -- Unit 7. Attitudes And Bilingualism Extended -- Section C. Exploration -- Preface To Section C: Guidelines For Collecting Data And Writing Up Reports -- Unit 1. Describing Bilingualism Explored -- Unit 2. Measuring Bilingualism Explored -- Unit 3. Bilingual Acquisition Explored -- Unit 4. Bilingualism And Cognitive Ability Explored -- Unit 5. Language Attrition In Bilinguals Explored -- Unit 6. Education And Literacy In Bilingual Settings Explored -- Unit 7. Attitudes And Bilingualism Explored. Ng Bee Chin And Gillian Wigglesworth. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 316-343) And Indexes.