On Bilinguals and Bilingualism

Author:   François Grosjean (Université de Neuchâtel, Switzerland)
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
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9781009210423


Pages:   204
Publication Date:   25 June 2026
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Author:   François Grosjean (Université de Neuchâtel, Switzerland)
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
ISBN:  

9781009210423


ISBN 10:   1009210424
Pages:   204
Publication Date:   25 June 2026
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   Not yet available, will be POD   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Introduction; 1. The setting; 2. A holistic view of bilingualism; 3. The bilingual's language modes; 4. The complementarity principle; 5. Spoken language processing; 6. Cross-linguistic influence; 7. Bilinguals who are also bicultural; 8. The bilingualism and biculturalism of the Deaf; 9. The statistics of bilingualism; 10. Special bilinguals; 11. A bilingualism researcher's social role; References.

Reviews

'… a must-read for anyone intrigued by the complexities of bilingualism and its associated disciplines. Grosjean's opus marks a substantial advancement in the domain of bilingual research and offers an invaluable trove of knowledge for language learners and enthusiasts.' American Journal of Psychology 'Grosjean's book is outstandingly timely, refreshingly personal, and fundamentally self-critical. He has worked on bilingualism for forty years and heralded a view of the bilingual speaker-hearer as normal rather than the odd one out … Grosjean is refreshingly personal, giving the reader a clear idea of the author's personal experience, knowledge, and access to resources. Not only does this make his work relatable, but, much more importantly, it contributes to a discourse that acknowledges that in the end every researcher's unique perspective will have an impact on what they look at, how, and why … I am grateful this book exists and I hope it will leave its mark in our society.' Victoria Beatrix Fendel, LINGUIST List 'François Grosjean, a preeminent figure in bilingualism research, encapsulates a lifetime of scholarly endeavor in his seminal work … both a scholarly tour de force and a passionately penned plea for the recognition of bilingualism as a valuable and enriching facet of human experience. François Grosjean not only recounts a personal and professional journey but also lays down a robust framework for future explorations in bilingual studies. This book is an essential resource for those engaged in linguistics, psychology, and multi-cultural studies, offering rich insights and a comprehensive overview of the field as shaped by one of its most influential voices.' Zilong Zhong, Bilingual Research Journal


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François Grosjean is a psycholinguist and a recognized world expert on bilingualism. He has authored numerous publications including fourteen books, one of which, Bilingualism: Life and Reality, was selected as a CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title. He is the cofounder of Bilingualism: Language and Cognition (Cambridge University Press).

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