Language Development: An Introduction (5th Edition) [Paperback]

Robert E. Owens (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0205319262 | ISBN-13: 978-0205319268 | Publication Date: July 26, 2000 | Edition: 5

In recognition of the tremendous variation across children and language, the fifth edition of this readable book devotes much more space to individual developmental differences and cultural differences. Discussion of other cultures has been included wherever possible. In addition, the sections on bidialectalism and bilingualism have been expanded to reflect more accurately the realities of everyday life in the United States. Developed within a chronological framework, every aspect of syntax, morphology, semantics, phonology, and pragmatics is examined. For anyone interested in language development.

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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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In recognition of the tremendous variation across children and language, the fifth edition of this readable book devotes much more space to individual developmental differences and cultural differences.

Discussion of other cultures has been included wherever possible. In addition, the sections on bidialectalism and bilingualism have been expanded to reflect more accurately the realities of everyday life in the United States. Developed within a chronological framework, every aspect of syntax, morphology, semantics, phonology, and pragmatics is examined.

For anyone interested in language development.

Product Details

• Paperback: 542 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 5 edition (July 26, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205319262
• ISBN-13: 978-0205319268
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #465,479 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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Ebony Brown "ERB" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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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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