Hakuta 1986

Hakuta, Kenji. 1986.Mirror of language: The debate on bilingualism. New York: Basic Books. 268 pages. 0465046363. (Review by Genesee 1987. Review reprint in Minami and Kennedy 1991.) Location: Dallas SIL Library 404.2 H156m. Interest level: academic.

Includes the following major issues or debates:

• The relationship between bilingualism and intelligence
• What it means to grow up bilingual
• Cognitive aspects of learning and knowing two languages
• Second-language learning in children and adults
• Bilingualism in society
• Bilingual education (Genesee review)

Intends information for public and researchers. Integrates interdisciplinary research on bilingualism with social history, and applies research findings to a number of issues. Genesee (a reviewer) commends Hakuta for achieving balance in discussing some issues, and criticizes his oversimplification of other issues.

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