This is a comprehensive collection of the classics in the study of bilingualism. Designed as a structured student reader, it covers: * definitions and typology of bilingualism * language choice and bilingual interaction * grammar of code-switching and bilingual acquisition * the bilingual brain and bilingual production and perception * methodological issues in the study of bilingualism.

Invaluable editorial material guides the student through different sections of the reader. Critical discussion of research methods, graded study questions and activities, a comprehensive glossary and an up-to-date resource list make The Bilingualism Reader an essential introductory text for any course in bilingualism.