The bilingual family : a handbook for parents / Edith Harding and Philip Riley.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Esch, Edith, 1945-

Contributor:

Riley, Philip.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bilingualism in children.

Parenting.

Children--Language.

Children.

Physical Description:

x, 155 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Cambridge [Cambridgeshire] ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1986.

Summary:

Do you want your child to grow up bilingual? This is a questions which directly affects parents of potentially bilingual children. The Bilingual Family - identifies the factors that will influence the decision of parents to bring their children up as bilinguals. - presents sixteen case studies of bilingual families which illustrate a wide range of different 'solutions'. - provides an alphabetical reference guide providing answers to the most frequently asked questions about bilingualism.' ... the material is well-organised and easy to read and the common-sense advice from parents who have been through it all themselves - makes this book recommended reading for bilingual families everywhere.' The Japan Times

Notes:

Bibliography: pages 149-153.

ISBN:

0521324181

0521311942

OCLC:

59247876