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Readable, well edited, and relevant, the papers demonstrate what can be learned about children's language acquisition by investigating the mixed-age, multiparty linguistic environments that play a large role in linguistic and social development. This informative and exciting collection is highly recommended for institutions with graduate programs in child language acquisition. -CHOICE ...Talking to Adults represents an important contribution to the field of language development. The range of cultures and contexts for interaction discussed sheds light on study of input to children. The dialogues presented throughout the book provide colourful examples of the topics considered. -Child Language Teaching and Therapy ...this volume achieves its aim to increase awareness among readers of the importance of rethinking and broadening the 'social context' employed until now by most empirical research in the field of language socialization. It is thought-provoking and interesting reading for all people working in the area of language and social development in the child, but also for novices in the field. -Language in Society ...it provides a strong descriptive basis for further, more focused study of effects on children. Another contribution of the volume is its very rich variety of language vignettes, which are a wealth of resouces for students of child language. -Contemporary Psychology APA REVIEW OF BOOKS

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Shoshana Blum-Kulka, Catherine E. Snow

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