Books by Neil Mercer

The Routledge International Handbook of Research on Dialogic Education provides a comprehensive overview of the main ideas and themes that make up the exciting and diverse field of Dialogic Education.

Words and Minds takes a lively and accessible look at the evolution of language and how we use language in joint activities.

Provide an account of the relationship between dialogue and children's learning development. This book provides a case for the importance of dialogue in children's intellectual development and supports this with a socio-cultural theory, which explains the relationship between dialogues and learning.

Essential reading for all MA students on TESOL and Applied Linguistics courses, this Reader introduces a range of theories of second language acquisition and the contested explanations of effective language learning.