by Maria Garraffa, Antonella Sorace, Maria Vender, John W. Schwieter
What happens in the brain when
learning a second language? Can speaking more than one language
provide cognitive benefits over a lifetime? What implications does an
increase in bilingualism have for society? And what are the factors
that can promote and support bilingualism in children and adults? This
book – a translated and adapted version of Il Cervello Bilingue (2020) -
answers these questions and more, providing the reader with a
comprehensive yet concise guide on different topics related to
bilingualism. Based on the results of the most recent studies conducted
internationally, it discusses recent research findings, explains
terminology, and elaborates on the current state of the field, with the
aim of providing families and society with suggestions about how to
encourage bilingualism. Written in an engaging and accessible style, it
takes both academics and readers with no prior knowledge of the field
on a journey into the bilingual brain.
