Innovations and Challenges in Identity Research examines established and emergent issues within identity research. 
This innovative book adopts a disciplinary transcendentapproach, drawing on a range of social science, humanities and human science disciplines on the way to a detailed consideration of: 
the history of identity as a construct 
the components of a poststructuralist/social constructivist approach to identity 
the prospect of a Marxist political economy approach to identity 
the interrelationship between structure and agency and a model of structuring spheres 
an expanded version of positioning theory 
the digital universe as the future of identity research. 
Leading researcher David Block provides a personal take on this key topic of study in applied linguistics and explains why and how discourse analysis is still a useful means through which we can understand identity today. The book is essential reading for students and academics studying and researching within the area of language and identity.

Innovations and Challenges in Identity Research (Innovations and Challenges in Applied Linguistics)

Literature & Fiction

Block, David

History & Criticism

Routledge

Social Class in Applied Linguistics

In this ground breaking new book David Block proposes a new working definition of social class in applied linguistics.  Traditionally, research on language and identity has focused on aspects such as race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, religion and sexuality. Political economy, and social class, as an identity inscription, have been undervalued. This book argues that increasing socioeconomic inequality, which has come with the consolidation of neoliberal policies and practices worldwide, requires changes in how we think about identity and proposes that social class should be brought to the fore as a key construct.  Social Class in Applied Linguistics begins with an in-depth theoretical discussion of social class before considering the extent to which social class has been a key construct in three general areas of applied linguistics- sociolinguistics, bi/multilingualism and second language acquisition and learning research. Throughout the book, Block suggests ways in which social class might be incorporated into future applied linguistics research.  A critical read for postgraduate students and researchers in the areas of applied linguistics, language education and TESOL.

Reference

Foreign Language Study & Reference

In this ground breaking new book David Block proposes a new working definition of social class in applied linguistics. Traditionally, research on language and identity has focused on aspects such as race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, religion and sexuality. Political economy, and social class, as an identity inscription, have been undervalued. This book argues that increasing socioeconomic inequality, which has come with the consolidation of neoliberal policies and practices worldwide, requires changes in how we think about identity and proposes that social class should be brought to the fore as a key construct. 
Social Class in Applied Linguistics begins with an in-depth theoretical discussion of social class before considering the extent to which social class has been a key construct in three general areas of applied linguistics- sociolinguistics, bi/multilingualism and second language acquisition and learning research. Throughout the book, Block suggests ways in which social class might be incorporated into future applied linguistics research. A critical read for postgraduate students and researchers in the areas of applied linguistics, language education and TESOL.

Neoliberalism and Applied Linguistics

This book explores neoliberalism – a view of the world that puts the market at its centre- from the perspective of applied linguistics. Neoliberalism and Applied Linguistics argues that while applied linguistics has become more interdisciplinary in orientation, it has ignored or downplayed the role of political economy, namely the way in which social, political and economic factors relate to one another within the context of a capitalist economy. The authors take the view that engagement with political economy is central to any fully rounded analysis of language and language-related issues in the world today and their collaboration in this volume represents an initial attempt to redress what they perceive to be an imbalance in the field. The book begins with a discussion of neoliberalism and an analysis of the ways in which neoliberal ideology impacts on language. This is followed by a discussion of how globalization and identity have been conceptualised in applied linguistics in ways which have ignored the political centrality of class – a concept which the authors see as integral to their perspective. The book concludes with an analysis of the ways in which neoliberal ideology plays out in two key areas of applied linguistics - language teaching and language teacher education. Neoliberalism and Applied Linguistics is essential reading for advanced undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers in applied linguistics.

GRAY,JOHN

Holborow, Marnie

Business & Money

Economics

Describes the characteristics of the planets, comets, nebulas, stars, black holes, and galaxies, and discusses the philosophical questions raised by the size and nature of the universe

Star Watch

Science & Math

Nature & Ecology

Chariot Victor Pub.

What is Second Language Acquisition In recent years there has been a notable increase in the number of publications discussing and debating issues surrounding SLA. In The Social Turn in Second Language Acquisition David Block critically examines the key assumptions behind this research. He unpacks and analyses the way the key components of SLA are commonly understood, asking what is meant by the terms 'second', 'language' and 'acquisition'. Block discusses a wide variety of research by applied linguists and those working in SLA who have drawn on recent developments in social theory in their attempts to make sense of language practices and language learning. The main thread running through the text is the suggestion that SLA researchers need to concern themselves not only with language learning as an individual and primarily cognitive process, but also as a sociohistorically situated phenomenon. This book is written for applied linguists and students on applied linguistics courses, who are familiar with recent developments in the field of SLA. Features: *New ideas about SLA and a useful critique of the field *Readable style *Includes an extensive bibliography of over 400 sources.

The Social Turn in Second Language Acquisition (Edinburgh Textbooks in Applied Linguistics)

Arts & Photography

Edinburgh University Press

Offering information and advice on etiquette in various aspects of business, this book deals with such topics as handling complaints from dissatisfied customers, letter-writing, entertaining, chairing meetings, sexual harassment, job interviews, telephone courtesy and how to address dignitaries and senior and junior colleagues in the correct and acceptable way. There is a section on the particular problems that confront women in a business encounter, and quotes from the heads of major corporations stressing the importance of business etiquette. The special difficulties of dealing with overseas companies are also addressed.

The Complete Book of Business Etiquette

Brennan, Lynne

Skills

Judy Piatkus(publishers) Ltd

The fast pace of today's business world involves constant new challenges - meeting new people, travel, conferences and entertaining, and the need to represent your company in a variety of situations. If you don't know what to do, you can quickly feel nervous and stressed, perform inappropriately and jeopardise your opportunities of business success. This handbook offers solutions that are designed to improve your confidence and your working life. It explores how to present yourself in the best light to your colleagues and managers, as well as to clients and other people outside your business, and increase your prospects of promotion and personal success. Topics covered include: marketing yourself appropriately for your business environment; learning the correct codes of behaviour for your workplace; improving your communication skills in person, by phone, email and letter; boosting your social skills so that you will be able to build contacts and get the best from any social or business occasion; communicating effectively with your peers and managers and improving your career prospects; running and participating in meetings effectively; maximizing your image and making the best impression at all times; and understanding and respecting the differences in culture and etiquette around the world.

Business Etiquette for the 21st Century: What to Do - and What Not to Do

Business Culture

Piatkus Books

Disney Princess Enchanted Tales

Albrecht, Kurt

Buena Vista Home Entertainment (firm)

Copyright Collection (library Of Congress)

Disneytoon Studios

Danna, Jeff

Distributed By Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc.

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