The Mirror Of Language: The Debate On Bilingualism

by Kenji Hakuta

A leading Yale psycholinguist separates myth from fact in the first comprehensive account of the psychological, linguistic, educational, and social aspects of bilingualism.

Genres: Linguistics, Education, Nonfiction

288 pages, Paperback

First published August 4, 1987

Reviews

[Nicholas · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book reviews all of the research in issues of bilingualism. Kenji is very careful not to reach any conclusions without complete support of the research. He is very careful and thorough, which is both appreciated and sometimes infuriating. At the end of the book, though, he is willing to make some (qualified) judgments regarding issues of bilingual education, and comes out with his personal opinion.

[Valerie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had to read this for my CLAD certification. It had some interesting points, but it was not riveting.