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    • Publisher:
      Cambridge University Press
      Publication date:
      08 February 2024
      15 February 2024
      ISBN:
      9781009210409
      9781009210416
      DOI:
      https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009210409
      Dimensions:
      (229 x 152 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.44kg, 206 Pages
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      • Subjects:
      Sociolinguistics, Language and Linguistics
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    François Grosjean is one of the world's best-known scholars in the study of bilingualism. Over a career spanning two continents, his holistic approach has made groundbreaking contributions to many areas of the field. This book surveys this lifetime of work, from the start of his career, to where it stands today. The first chapter sets the stage with his personal experience as a bilingual, and the chapters that follow then deal with his holistic view of bilingualism, the bilingual's language modes, the Complementarity Principle, spoken language processing, cross-linguistic influence, biculturalism, the bilingualism and biculturalism of the Deaf, the statistics of bilingualism, and special bilinguals. In each chapter, he describes the concept, theory or findings that he proposed, adds follow-up comments, and discusses reactions, replications and extensions. The final chapter underlines the importance of informing the general public about bilingualism and biculturalism, and illustrates how this can be done.

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    ‘… a must-read for anyone intrigued by the complexities of bilingualism and its associated disciplines. Grosjean’s opus marks a substantial advancement in the domain of bilingual research and offers an invaluable trove of knowledge for language learners and enthusiasts.’

    Source: American Journal of Psychology

    ‘Grosjean’s book is outstandingly timely, refreshingly personal, and fundamentally self-critical. He has worked on bilingualism for forty years and heralded a view of the bilingual speaker-hearer as normal rather than the odd one out … Grosjean is refreshingly personal, giving the reader a clear idea of the author’s personal experience, knowledge, and access to resources. Not only does this make his work relatable, but, much more importantly, it contributes to a discourse that acknowledges that in the end every researcher’s unique perspective will have an impact on what they look at, how, and why … I am grateful this book exists and I hope it will leave its mark in our society.’

    Victoria Beatrix Fendel Source: LINGUIST List

    ‘François Grosjean, a preeminent figure in bilingualism research, encapsulates a lifetime of scholarly endeavor in his seminal work … both a scholarly tour de force and a passionately penned plea for the recognition of bilingualism as a valuable and enriching facet of human experience. François Grosjean not only recounts a personal and professional journey but also lays down a robust framework for future explorations in bilingual studies. This book is an essential resource for those engaged in linguistics, psychology, and multi-cultural studies, offering rich insights and a comprehensive overview of the field as shaped by one of its most influential voices.’

    Zilong Zhong Source: Bilingual Research Journal

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