The Child Language Reader is the essential guide for students of child language acquisition and development.

Focusing on the important contemporary issues and debates in the field, the book draws together key articles and places them within their thematic and social contexts. Packed with editorial material to help students to navigate the diverse practical and theoretical strands of child language, it also offers clear explanations of essential terminology and concepts.
Features include: DT a general introduction exploring and explaining current issues and debates DT organization into eight thematic sections, each with an editor's introduction DT a comprehensive bibliography and suggestions for further reading.