| View Larger Image | Handbook of Multilingualism and Multilingual Communication (Handbooks of Applied Linguistics [HAL] 5) | Hardcoverby Peter Auer; Li Wei (Editors) (Author)
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| | Binding: | Hardcover | | Publisher: | Mouton de Gruyter | | Page Count: | 586 Pages | | Publication Date: | April 01, 2007 | | Sales Rank: | 3,171,238rd |
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EDITORIAL REVIEWS | Product 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 renowned experts in the field |
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