Recent General Interest Articles

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   Routledge English Language Introductions series

   Routledge English Language Introductions cover core areas of English language study and are one-stop resources for students. Assuming no prior knowledge, books in the series offer an accessible overview of the subject, with activities, study questions, sample analyses, commentaries and key readings - all in the same volume.

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   New - Neoliberalism and Applied Linguistics

   'In this timely and thought-provoking book, Block, Gray and Holborow provide a compelling argument for social and applied linguists to consider more closely questions of political economy, contemporary capitalism and social class. A must read that will inspire and stimulate new ways of researching language under globalization.' – Adam Jaworski, Cardiff University, UK

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   New - Growing Up with Two Languages

   The lives of many families involve contact with more than one language and culture on a daily basis. Growing Up with Two Languages is aimed at the many parents and professionals who feel uncertain about the best way to go about helping children gain maximum benefit from the multilingual situation.  The third edition now includes many updates:

   • a dedicated website with new and updated Internet resources
   • a new chapter giving the perspective of adults who have themselves grown up with more than one language
   • a new chapter presenting research into bilingual language acquisition with information about further reading
   • new and updated first-hand advice and examples throughout.
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   Now available as a Routledge Classic: The Articulate Mammal

   Now available as a Routledge Classic, The Articulate Mammal: An Introduction to Psycholinguistics features a new foreward from author Jean Aitchison.  Click here for more information.

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   Improving Your Grammar with The New York Times

   Susan Behrens, author of Grammar: A Pocket Guide, has been getting much attention recently – this time she is featured on The Learning Network blog. She introduces grammar exercises to use with The Times. The article can be found in its entirety here.

6. Interview with Susan Behrens on DayBreak USA

   Susan Behrens, author of Grammar: A Pocket Guide, was interviewed on DayBreak USA.  Is it “Susan and I” or “Me and Susan”? Find out the answer to this and the rest of Susan’s interview at the DayBreakUSA You Tube channel here.

7. Second Language Research Forum 2010

   Routledge will be exhibiting at the Second Language Research Forum on October 15th – October 17th. At the stand will be Marketing Manager, Paul Reyes, and Associate Editor, Ivy Ip. Stop by the exhibit for 20% off all display books and free shipping!

   Can’t make it? Here’s a PDF of all books on display!
    

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   The 2010 English Language and Applied Linguistics Catalog is now available!

   The new English Language and Applied Linguistics catalog is now available! The catalog is filled with the latest outstanding books from Routledge, representing our continued commitment to bringing you the best in research and teaching resources. Click here to view online or email linguistics@routledge.com if you would prefer a paper copy.

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   Routledge English Language and Linguistics now on Twitter and Facebook

   Make sure you follow us for regular updates on new and upcoming publications, conference news, award announcements, special discounts and the occasional fun discussion. Follow us on Twitter and find us on Facebook.