An accessible introduction to learnability theory and its interactions with linguistic theories.

What allows children to acquire language so effortlessly, with such speed, and with such amazing accuracy? Capitalizing on the most recent developments in lingu

The remarkable way in which young children acquire language has long fascinated linguists and developmental psychologists alike. Language is a skill that we hav

The Blackwell Handbook of Language Development provides a comprehensive treatment of the major topics and current concerns in the field; exploring the progress

In this handbook, renowned scholars from a range of backgrounds provide a state of the art review of key developmental findings in language acquisition. The boo