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Discover the wonders of bilingualism with 'The Bilingual Brain', a groundbreaking work by celebrated neuropsychologist Albert Costa. This brand new B-format paperback, published by Penguin UK in 2021, features 176 enlightening pages delving into the complexities of how two languages co-exist within the brain. With over half of the world's population being bilingual, this book unravels the extraordinary intricacies of linguistic skills. Costa's two decades of research provide insightful answers to pressing questions: What are the cognitive benefits of speaking multiple languages? How do babies distinguish between languages within hours of birth? Through engaging case studies from diverse cultures, including examples from Canada, France, and South Korea, the book illustrates how bilingualism influences everything from our perception to conflict resolution capabilities. The Bilingual Brain invites readers to examine the significant impact of language skills on personal development from infancy to old age. This essential read is not only informative but also inspires a newfound appreciation for the human capacity for language. If you're curious about how bilingualism shapes our cognition and enhances our experiences, this book is for you! Order now and embark on a linguistic journey that spans the globe, backed by cutting-edge neuro-linguistic research.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141990385
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 176
Description:
The definitive study of bilingualism from a leading neuropsychologist
Over half of the world's population is bilingual and yet few of us understand how this extraordinary, complex ability really works. How do two languages co-exist in the same brain? What are the advantages and challenges of being bilingual? How do we learn - and forget - a language?
In the first study of its kind, leading expert Albert Costa shares twenty years of experience to explore the science of language. Looking at studies and examples from Canada to France to South Korea, The Bilingual Brain investigates the significant impact of bilingualism on daily life from infancy to old age. It reveals, among other things, how babies differentiate between two languages just hours after birth, how accent affects the way in which we perceive others and even why bilinguals are better at conflict resolution.
Drawing on cutting-edge neuro-linguistic research from his own laboratory in Barcelona as well from centres across the world, and his own bilingual family, Costa offers an absorbing examination of the intricacies and impact of an extraordinary skill. Highly engaging and hugely informative, The Bilingual Brain leaves us all with a sense of wonder at how language works.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141990385
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 176
Description:
The definitive study of bilingualism from a leading neuropsychologist
Over half of the world's population is bilingual and yet few of us understand how this extraordinary, complex ability really works. How do two languages co-exist in the same brain? What are the advantages and challenges of being bilingual? How do we learn - and forget - a language?
In the first study of its kind, leading expert Albert Costa shares twenty years of experience to explore the science of language. Looking at studies and examples from Canada to France to South Korea, The Bilingual Brain investigates the significant impact of bilingualism on daily life from infancy to old age. It reveals, among other things, how babies differentiate between two languages just hours after birth, how accent affects the way in which we perceive others and even why bilinguals are better at conflict resolution.
Drawing on cutting-edge neuro-linguistic research from his own laboratory in Barcelona as well from centres across the world, and his own bilingual family, Costa offers an absorbing examination of the intricacies and impact of an extraordinary skill. Highly engaging and hugely informative, The Bilingual Brain leaves us all with a sense of wonder at how language works.