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Handbook of Multilingualism and Multilingual Communication (Handbooks of Applied Linguistics [HAL] 5)
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Handbook of Multilingualism and Multilingual Communication (Handbooks of Applied Linguistics [HAL] 5) | Hardcover

by Peter Auer; Li Wei (Editors) (Author)

List Price: $257.00  
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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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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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