| Handbook of Multilingualism and Multilingual Communication Contributor(s): Auer, Peter (Editor), Wei, Li (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3110182165 ISBN-13: 9783110182163 Publisher: Walter de Gruyter OUR PRICE: $294.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2007 Annotation: The concept of the Handbooks of Applied Linguistics is based on an understanding of applied linguistics as a field of academic enquiry that deals with the theoretical and empirical investigation of real-world problems in which language and communication are central issues. The hand-books provide a state-of-the-art description of different areas of applied linguistics with respect to their ability to offer descriptions, analyses, explanations, and, if possible, solutions for everyday language-related problems. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Bilingual Education |
| Dewey: 404.2 |
| LCCN: 2007001159 |
| Series: Handbooks of Applied Linguistics [Hal] |
| Physical Information: 1.46" H x 6.56" W x 9.52" (2.32 lbs) 606 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This volume is an up-to-date, concise introduction to bilingualism and multilingualism in schools, in the workplace, and in international institutions in a globalized world. The authors use a problem-solving approach and ask broad questions about bilingualism and multilingualism in society, including the question of language acquisition versus maintenance of bilingualism. Key features: provides a state-of-the-art description of different areas in the context of multilingualism and multilingual communication presents a critical appraisal of the relevance of the field, offers solutions of everyday language-related problems international handbook with contributions from renown experts in the field |