Bilingualism
Bilingualism by Suzanne Romaine, published by Wiley on January 9, 1995, is a comprehensive exploration of the sociolinguistics of bilingualism. This second edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect the latest developments in this dynamic field. The book examines bilingualism as both a societal and cognitive phenomenon, delving into various aspects of bilingual behavior, including code switching and language mixing, while considering the neurolinguistic organization of individual speakers.
Readers will find an in-depth analysis of the effects of bilingualism on children’s cognitive, social, and academic development, alongside an evaluation of the assumptions underlying language policies and programs for bilingual children. Drawing on her research with Punjabi/English bilinguals in Britain and Tok Pisin/English bilingual children in Papua New Guinea, Romaine provides a nuanced perspective on the complexities of bilingual behavior. This edition spans 402 pages and is presented in English, making it a valuable resource for those interested in language arts and linguistics.
Official synopsis Publisher
Since it was first published in 1989, Suzanne Romaine’s book has been recognized as the most authoritative introduction to the sociolinguistics of bilingualism. The new edition has been completely revised to incorporate recent work in this fast developing field.
Throughout the book, bilingualism is seen as both a societal and cognitive phenomenon. Professor Romaine explores various aspects of bilingual behavior, such as code switching and language mixing, in terms of neurolinguistic organization in the individual speaker. The author also assesses the positive and negative claims made for the effects of bilingualism on children’s cognitive, social and academic development, and examines the assumptions behind various language policies and programs for bilingual children. In all this, Professor Romaine draws on her own research with Punjabi /Engllish bilinguals in Britain, and Tok Pisin/ English bilingual children in Papua New Guinea.
FAQ
What is “Bilingualism” about?
Who is the author of “Bilingualism”?
When was “Bilingualism” published?
What is the ISBN for “Bilingualism”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
