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Sociolinguistics
Hardcover. Key practitioners and researchers explore how people routinely and at particular sites are discursively constructed as deficient in ways that may affect their life chances. The book offers examples of how adopting multiple perspectives on research can provide a rich explanatory analysis of the construct of 'deficit' in a range of domains. Editor(s): Candlin, Christopher N.; Crichton, Jonathan. Series: Communicating in Professions and Organizations. Num Pages: 362 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFB; CFG; KJP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 222 x 138 x 27. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 370
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230249721
- ISBN
- 9780230249721
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.62
€ 65.62
Hardcover. Leading scholars in the field examine the role played by the English language in contemporary Japanese society. Their various chapters cover the nature, status, and function of English in Japan, focusing on the ways in which globalization is influencing language practices in the country. Editor(s): Seargeant, Philip. Num Pages: 220 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 2AB; CFB; JFFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 141 x 17. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230237667
- ISBN
- 9780230237667
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.87
€ 64.87
Hardcover. A collection of empirical studies on gender and the acquisition, development, meaning and use of vocabulary by female and male adult, adolescent, and young learners of English and Spanish as a second or foreign language. Up-to-date research identifies relationships between gender and vocabulary in a language classroom context. Editor(s): Jimenez Catalan, Rosa Maria (University of La Rioja). Num Pages: 282 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; 2ADS; CFB; CFDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 147 x 22. Weight in Grams: 468. 288 pages, 0, 49 black & white tables, 13 figures, 3 tables. Editor(s): Jimenez Catalan, Rosa Maria (University of La Rioja). A collection of empirical studies on gender and the acquisition, development, meaning and use of vocabulary by female and male adult, adolescent, and young learners of English and Spanish as a second or foreign language. Up-to-date research identifies relationships between gender and vocabulary in a language classroom context. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 2AB; 2ADS; CFB; CFDC. Dimension: 224 x 147 x 22. Weight: 468.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230232624
- ISBN
- 9780230232624
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.79
€ 123.79
Paperback. This volume explores the global spread of English or global Englishes, and English as a Lingua Franca (ELF), focusing specifically on Asian Englishes. It is unique in the range of diverse perspectives across the languages and cultures by its contributors. Editor(s): Murata, Kumiko; Jenkins, Jennifer. Num Pages: 244 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: CFB; EBA; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230221031
- ISBN
- 9780230221031
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.68
€ 122.68
Hardcover. Throughout Europe many minority languages, once threatened by ignorance, indifference and intolerance, began to experience some revitalization, but now face new threats from increased integration. This book discusses these issues with vivid, up-to-date examples from the Baltic to the Mediterranean, from Ireland to Turkey. Editor(s): Pertot, Susanna; Priestly, Tom M.S.; Williams, Colin H. Series: Palgrave Studies in Minority Languages and Communities. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; CFB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 224 x 165 x 21. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230203563
- ISBN
- 9780230203563
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.31
€ 124.31
Hardcover. The history of translation has focused on literary work but this book demonstrates the way in which political control can influence and be influenced by translation choices. New research and specially commissioned essays give access to existing research projects which at present are either scattered or unavailable in English. Editor(s): Rundle, Christopher; Sturge, Kate. Num Pages: 295 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFB; CFP; JFD; JPFQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 222 x 148 x 23. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230203549
- ISBN
- 9780230203549
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.83
€ 64.83
Hardcover. Deals with challenges to the maintenance of minority (or community) languages in this era of globalization and increasing transnational movements of people. The contributors, experts in language policy, language maintenance and multilingualism offer complementary perspectives from Australia and Europe on the maintenance of linguistic diversity. Editor(s): Pauwels, Anne; Winter, Joanne; Lo Bianco, Joseph. Series: Palgrave Studies in Minority Languages and Communities. Num Pages: 221 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1MBF; CFB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 150 x 19. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230019195
- ISBN
- 9780230019195
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.50
€ 64.50
Hardcover. This volume considers the spread of Spanish today and particularly its role in the processes of globalization. Spanish is frequently dominant in contact with other languages. But how contested is its hegemony and how far does it threaten other languages? How are these other minoritized languages faring in a world of few strong, global languages? Editor(s): Mar-Molinero, Clare; Stewart, Miranda. Series: Language and Globalization. Num Pages: 283 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KB; 1KL; 2ADS; CFB; JFFS; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230000186
- ISBN
- 9780230000186
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.76
€ 123.76
Paperback. This book provides a timely and comprehensive snapshot of the current digital communication practices of today's organisations and workplaces, covering a wide spectrum of communication technologies, such as email, instant messaging, message boards, Twitter, corporate blogs, consumer reviews and mobile communication technologies. Editor(s): Darics, Erika. Num Pages: 274 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CBX; CFB; CFGR; GTC; KJSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 215 x 21. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349487776
- ISBN
- 9781349487776
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.06
€ 64.06
Hardcover. Editor(s): Declercq, Christophe; Walker, Julian. Series: Palgrave Studies in Languages at War. Num Pages: 291 pages, 2 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 3JJF; CFB; CFP; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 227 x 22. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137550293
- ISBN
- 9781137550293
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 155.97
€ 155.97
Hardcover. Editor(s): Culpeper, Jonathan; Haugh, Michael; Kadar, Daniel Z. Num Pages: 28 pages, 21 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: CB; CFB; CFGA; GTC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137375070
- ISBN
- 9781137375070
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 414.48
€ 414.48
Paperback. Many writers work in a language other than their mother tongue. In this collection, writers explore the role that bilingualism has played in their creative lives and their sense of self. Contributors include Anita Desai, Ariel Dorfman, Eva Hoffman, Nuala Ni Dhomnail, Ilan Stavans, Assia Djebar and Yoko Tawanda. Editor(s): Courtivron, Isabelle De. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CFB; DSBH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 141 x 11. Weight in Grams: 278.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230610705
- ISBN
- 9780230610705
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 74.16
€ 74.16
Hardback. Editor(s): Munyangeyo, Theophile; Webb, Graham; Rabadan-Gomez, Marina. Num Pages: 259 pages, 4 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: CFB; CFP; JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137449993
- ISBN
- 9781137449993
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 76.36
€ 76.36
Series: Library and Information Science Encyclopedia. Num Pages: 552 pages, 113 black & white tables, 11 black & white halftones, 46 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 2ADSL; CFB; CFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 174. .
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 552
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781138209213
- ISBN
- 9781138209213
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.63
€ 184.63
Paperback. This collection offers a distinctly Asian voice for English language education and addresses some of the unique needs of Asian learners in EFL contexts. Teachers and researchers from nine Asian countries present some of the most current and innovative research in five distinct and fascinating areas of EFL teaching and learning. Num Pages: 325 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; 2AB; CFB; CJA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 325
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230301528
- ISBN
- 9780230301528
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.55
€ 64.55
Paperback. Moustapha Safouan, in this courageous and honest book, confronts head-on the problem of Arab despotism, examining it from the point of view of political philosophy, religious argument and linguistic history. * A ground-breaking book written by the eminent Lacanian psychoanalyst Moustapha Safouan. Series: Critical Quarterly Book Series. Num Pages: 128 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; CFB; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 163 x 7. Weight in Grams: 184.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405161718
- ISBN
- 9781405161718
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.87
€ 19.87
Paperback. Reports the findings of a research project on the acquisition of the native norms of spoken French variation by French immersion students who have learnt their second language primarily in an educational context. This book discusses pedagogical strategies to improve the students' mastery of spoken French variation. Series: Second Language Acquisition. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ADF; CFB; CFDC; CJA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 5. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847692382
- ISBN
- 9781847692382
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.87
€ 44.87
Paperback. BIC Classification: CFB. Dimension: 216 x 140. Weight in Grams: 251.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan UK
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333371534
- ISBN
- 9780333371534
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.25
€ 47.25
Paperback. This book offers new insights into how English speakers talk about their own and others' emotions. Using statistical evidence and corpus-linguistic methods, but also qualitative text analyses, the author examines how expressions that describe emotions are employed in a large corpus of conversational, newspaper, fictional and academic English. Num Pages: 256 pages, 60 black & white tables, 16 figures. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFB; CFG; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 142 x 218 x 23. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137523310
- ISBN
- 9781137523310
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 123.18
€ 123.18
Hardback. Series: Palgrave Advances in Language and Linguistics. Num Pages: 376 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFB; CFDM; JFFS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403996770
- ISBN
- 9781403996770
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.04
€ 124.04