Contemporary Applied Linguistics Volume 2: Volume Two Linguistics for the Real World

by Vivian Cook

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1441169601
• ISBN13: 9781441169600
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Continnuum-3PL
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.7" x 9.6"