Unity and Diversity in Language Use: Selected Papers from the Annual Meeting of the British Association for Applied Linguistics, Held at the University of Reading, September 2001 (British Studies in Applied Linguistics; 17)

Spelman Miller, Kristyan; Thompson, Paul (eds.)

ISBN 10: 0826461069 / ISBN 13: 9780826461063

Published by Continuum, New York, NY, U.S.A, 2002

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Slightly scuffed paperback with very lightly worn lower leading corners, lightly bumped upper edge of front cover and a few superficial scratches. Foot of page block has minor grubby marks. Pages are clean and tight throughout. T.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Unity and Diversity in Language Use: Selected Papers from the Annual Meeting of the British Association for Applied Linguistics, Held at the University of Reading, September 2001 (British Studies in Applied Linguistics; 17)
• Publisher: Continuum, New York, NY, U.S.A
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0826461069
• ISBN 13: 9780826461063
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket
• Book Type: Used
• Seller catalogs:
  • Language & Communication

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Synopsis

The papers in this collection, drawn from the 34th Annual Conference of the British Association for Applied Linguistics, reflect the diversity of approach within the field of applied linguistics at the start of the 21st century. While addressing the theme of unity and diversity from a range of perspectives, each paper prompts critical reflection on tensions within the discipline between stability and change, consensus and controversy, similarity and variation. The interpretation of language use is broad and varied, taking both macro and micro perspectives. Topics addressed range from issues of global communication in a world of shifting demographies and technological advances, to analysis of specific contexts of interaction, both professional and personal.