<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">The acquisition of language is a staggering feat, yet one that all typically developing children manage by the time they reach school age. <b>Child Language: Acquisition and Development </b>presents the latest thinking and research on how children acquire or develop their first language, written and developed in a manner that will be stimulating and interesting for a range of undergraduate students.</p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">The reader is encouraged to adopt a critical stance throughout and weigh the evidence for themselves. Key features for the student include: </p><ul><li><b>boxes</b> and <b>exercises</b> to foster an understanding of key concepts in language and linguistics; </li><li>a <b>glossary</b> of key terms; suggestions for <b>further reading</b>; </li><li>a list of useful <b>websites</b> at the end of each chapter; </li><li><b>discussion points</b> for use in class; </li><li>and separate author and subject <b>indexes</b>.</li></ul><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"></p><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"></p><b>Child Language: Acquisition and Development </b>is an indispensable textbook for undergraduate students in Psychology, Linguistics, Education and Childhood studies. <p></p>