Language Development: An Introduction (with Audio CD) (6th Edition) [Paperback]

Robert E. Owens (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0205433189 | ISBN-13: 978-0205433186 | Publication Date: June 28, 2004 | Edition: 6

Clearly written, well organized, and comprehensive, Language Development is the most widely used text in its field. In recognition of the tremendous language variations among children, the Sixth Edition of this highly readable text devotes significant space to individual developmental differences and cultural differences. Discussion of other cultures is included in the text wherever possible. In addition, the sections on culturally linguistical diverse children accurately reflect the realities of everyday life in the United States. Developed within a practical chronological framework, the Sixth Edition examines every aspect of syntax, morphology, semantics, phonology, and pragmatics. As in previous editions, Owens presents even the most complex, technical concepts at an appropriate level for beginning students.

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“What I really like about the Owens text is that he goes into enough detail to make it a ‘meaty’ text for the serious student.” —Margery Whites, St. Cloud State University

 

“The Owens Language Development text provides students with a wealth of current information. I have been satisfied with this text.” — Barbara Weitzner-Lin, State University College of Buffalo

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From the Back Cover

Clearly written, well organized, and comprehensive, Language Development is the most widely used text in its field.
In recognition of the tremendous language variations among children, the sixth edition of this highly readable text devotes significant space to individual developmental differences and cultural differences. Developed within a practical chronological framework, this new edition examines every aspect of syntax, morphology, semantics, phonology, and pragmatics.

Highlights of the Sixth Edition

• Chapter 3, “Child Development,” has been streamlined to include only the child development information most relevant to speech and language development.
• Updates to Chapter 4, “Neurolinguistics,” include the latest in brain imaging information to convey key links between anatomy, physiology, cognition, and language, and the roles these links play in the development of language abnormalities.
• Chapter 5, “Cognitive and Perceptual Bases of Early Language,” has been totally rewritten to reflect our rapidly changing knowledge of cognitive development and the newest research in brain imaging.
• The new edition includes increased coverage of literacy development, cultural and linguistic difference and sensation, perception and cognition relative to language processing.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 528 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 6 edition (June 28, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205433189
• ISBN-13: 978-0205433186
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #504,316 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Too much information, July 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Language Development: An Introduction (Textbook Binding)

This book is packed with an incredible amount of information on language development making it a good resource. However, this incredible detail is confusing for students taking their first course in language development.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good info, hard read, January 3, 2007

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This review is from: Language Development: An Introduction (with Audio CD) (6th Edition) (Paperback)

This book is chock-full of vital information on the subject. The issue is that it is not an easy read. The words are small and it seems as if the info just goes on and on and on with no page breaks or chapter reviews often. But because of the good content, I've decided to keep the book instead of selling it back.

5.0 out of 5 stars Language Development, October 1, 2011

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