The Lexicon in Acquisition

1. The lexicon: words old and new Part I. Lexical Acquisition: 2. Early lexical development 3. The mapping problem 4. Conventionality and contrast 5. Pragmatic principles and acquisition 6. Transparency and simplicity 7. Productivity Part II. Case Studies of Lexical Innovation: 8. Words for things 9. More words for things 10. Words for agents and instruments 11. Words for actions 12. Words for undoing actions Part III. Conclusion: 13. Issues for acquisition Bibliography Index of names Index of subjects.