How new languages emerge

How new languages emerge2006
About this book
David Lightfoot explains how languages come into being, arguing that children are the driving force. He explores how new systems arise, how they are acquired by children, and how adults and children play different complementary roles in language change.
Details
- First published
- 2006
- OL Work ID
- OL1920544W
Subjects
Linguistic changeLanguage and languagesVariationLanguage acquisition