Development of Geocentric Spatial Language and Cognition

Mishra Ramesh C. Dasen Pierre R.

ISBN 10: 052119105X / ISBN 13: 9780521191050

Editore: Cambridge University Press, 2010

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• Titolo: Development of Geocentric Spatial Language and Cognition
• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 052119105X
• ISBN 13: 9780521191050
• Rilegatura: Rilegato
• Condizione: New

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Riassunto

Investigates the acquisition and use of geocentric spatial language for children in Bali, India, Nepal, and Switzerland.

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'A remarkable illustration of how research can integrate concepts, methods and findings from cognitive and developmental psychology, as well as from cultural anthropology and linguistics, to explain the development and use of spatial frames of reference in a number of cultures.' John W. Berry, Queen's University, Canada

'A wonderful contribution to the literature on child development in relation to language and culture.' Penelope Brown, Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics

'Dasen and Mishra invite us to revisit the concept of spatial knowledge from a radically decentered perspective. From Bali through India to Nepal, they treat us to a fascinating journey into a variety of cultures. This book offers a richly documented, refreshing alternative to the Western view of human spatial cognition and language.' Michel Denis, LIMSI-CNRS, National Center for Scientific Research, Orsay