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Explore the complex debate of human development with The Emergence of Language, part of the Carnegie Mellon Symposia on Cognition Series. For nearly four centuries, the study of how humans grow has been shaped by the tension between nativism and empiricism. This academic text examines how these two perspectives apply to language acquisition. As research into language learning progresses, it becomes clear that neither nativism nor empiricism alone explains how complexity develops. This book looks at the ways in which simpler developmental forces work together to create linguistic ability. It provides a deep look into how children begin to understand word meanings through their interactions with parents and their environment. This volume is an essential resource for students and professionals interested in cognitive psychology and the mechanics of human communication. By examining the limitations of traditional theories, the text offers a modern perspective on how language is actually acquired and developed throughout childhood.

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Part of the respected Carnegie Mellon Symposia on Cognition Series for academic study.

Analyzes the long-standing debate between nativism and empiricism in human development.

Provides insight into how complexity arises from simpler developmental forces in language learning.

Explores the early stages of how children form their first guesses about word meanings.

Used book in good condition, making it a cost-effective choice for researchers and students.

Published by Psychology Press, a leader in psychological and cognitive science literature.

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Release Date
01 February 1999
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23 December 2006

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