Hirsh-Pasek, Kathy

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HIRSH-PASEK, Kathy

HIRSH-PASEK, Kathy. American, b. 1953. Genres: Language/Linguistics. Career: Sperry Univac Inc., Blue Bell, PA, consultant research psychologist on software ease of use, 1980-84; Rutgers University, Medical College of New Jersey, Piscataway (now University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark), assistant professor of psychiatry, 1981-85; Haverford College, Haverford, PA, assistant professor of psychology and director of Infant Langnuage and Perception Laboratory, 1984-87; Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, assistant professor, 1987-90, associate professor, 1990-97, professor of psychology, 1997-, director of Infant Language and Perception Laboratory, 1987-. Swarthmore College, assistant professor and director of Infant Speech Perception Laboratory, 1982-84; speaker at colleges and universities. Publications: (ed. with L. Rescorla and M. Hyson, and contrib) Academic Instruction in Early Childhood: Challenge or Pressure?, 1991; (with Golinkoff) The Origins of Grammar: Evidence from Comprehension, 1996. MUSIC ALBUMS FOR CHILDREN: Jumpin' in a Puddle, 1987; Staying Up, 1988; Hugs and Kisses, 1990; Around the World, 1991; Making a Difference for K.I.D.S., 1993; creator (and co-producer) of television series Captain Tikkun. Contributor of articles and reviews to books and periodicals. Address: Department of Psychology, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122, U.S.A. Online address: [email protected]