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Language and Poverty: Perspectives on a Theme
Language and Perspectives on a Theme is a collection of papers that juxtaposes different perspectives on the definition of language and language behavior in relation to poverty.
The book brings together a broad range of perspectives pertinent to language and poverty, specifically that of poor children. Topics on the language of the poor; how to construct effective language programs for the poverty child; biological and social factors in language development; and standardized assessment of the language of disadvantaged children are covered.
Policy makers, social workers, language teachers, sociologists, psychologists, and educators will find the text invaluable.
The book brings together a broad range of perspectives pertinent to language and poverty, specifically that of poor children. Topics on the language of the poor; how to construct effective language programs for the poverty child; biological and social factors in language development; and standardized assessment of the language of disadvantaged children are covered.
Policy makers, social workers, language teachers, sociologists, psychologists, and educators will find the text invaluable.
459 pages, Hardcover
First published December 1, 1970
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