| Contemporary Applied Linguistics Volume 2: Volume Two Linguistics for the Real World Contributor(s): Wei, Li (Editor), Cook, Vivian (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0826496814 ISBN-13: 9780826496812 Publisher: Continuum OUR PRICE: $227.70 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2009 Annotation: A comprehensive survey of the ways in which linguistics is being used by researchers in a wide-range of interdisciplinary areas. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Study & Teaching - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - General |
| Dewey: 407.1 |
| LCCN: 2009281314 |
| Series: Contemporary Studies in Linguistics |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.7" W x 9.7" (1.32 lbs) 264 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Written by internationally renowned academics, this volume provides a snapshot of the field of applied linguistics, and illustrates how linguistics is informing and engaging with neighbouring disciplines. Chapters in this second volume present an overview of new (and interdisciplinary) applications of linguistics to such diverse fields as economics, law, religion, tourism, media studies and health care. Both volumes represent the best of current practice in applied linguistics, and will be invaluable to students and researchers looking for an overview of the field. |
Contributor Bio(s): Wei, Li: - Li Wei is Professor of Applied Linguistics at Birbeck, University of London, UK. |