The Blackwell Handbook of Language Development provides a comprehensive treatment of the major topics and current concerns in the field; exploring the progress of 21st century research, its precursors, and promising research topics for the future. Provides comprehensive treatments of the major topics and current concerns in the field of language developmentExplores foundational and theoretical approachesFocuses on the 21st century's research into the areas of brain development, computational skills, bilingualism, education, and cross-cultural comparisonLooks at language development in infancy through early childhood, as well as atypical developmentConsiders the past work, present research, and promising topics for the future. Broad coverage makes this an excellent resource for graduate students in a variety of disciplines