... the purpose of the study. The introduction is very effective and useful, providing frequent references to previous studies and existing theories as a basis for the study, particularly the work of Peter Robinson and his extensive research into children's awareness of the relationships between language and the origin from where it is first learned, and also research into the effects of social class on a parent's attitude towards language, reported linguistic behaviour towards children and children's behaviour as a result of this interaction. This work provides an adequate rationale for Nesdale's study. The information that serves as a basis for this study, is several decades old, and therefore may not be completely relevant and useful to a modern study. The hypothesis of the study is clearly stated in the introduction ("to consider whether the study of children's language serves to illuminate our understanding of the nature of the development of children's ...

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