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Nation Press Developmental Linguistics 280pp 2023 by Patrick John and David Christopher
Developmental linguistics is the study of the development of linguistic ability in individuals, particularly the acquisition of language in childhood. The process of language acquisition is among the leading aspects that distinguishes humans from other organisms. The complexity and referential richness and social contextual variation of human language is not exhibited by any other species. This book contains authentic information regarding the field of developmental linguistics. It illustrate the fruitful interaction between comparative syntax and language acquisition. The book covers cross-linguistic and cross-categorial phenomena, shedding light on major developments in this novel and rapidly growing field. It will be an essential reading for students, teachers, and anyone interested in the study of developmental linguistics.