In recent years, there has been a new interest in evaluating ‘complex’ structures in languages. The implications of such studies are varied, e.g., the disti

This book deals with the phenomenon of third language (L3) acquisition. As a research field, L3 acquisition is established as a branch of multilingualism that i

Explores a new approach to studying language as a complex adaptive system, illustrating its commonalities across many areas of language research Brings together

Blending the spirit of Eats, Shoots & Leaves with the science of The Language Instinct, an original inquiry into the development of that most essential-and myst

In recent years, there has been a new interest in evaluating complex structures in languages. The implications of such studies are varied, e.g., the distinction