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Cambridge University Press & Assessment Evolve Level 4B Workbook with Audio
Book SynopsisEVOLVE is a six-level English course that gets students speaking with confidence. Workbook B (Units 7-12) from Level 4 (CEFR B1+) provides further practice of the Student''s Book material, with multiple opportunities for consolidation in every unit. It includes activities focusing on all skills as well as functional language, and it can be used as homework or for additional practice in the classroom. The Workbook features listening activities with downloadable audio that students can listen to repeatedly.
£13.96
Cambridge University Press & Assessment Evolve Level 5B Workbook with Audio
Book SynopsisEVOLVE is a six-level English course that gets students speaking with confidence. Workbook B (Units 7-12) from Level 5 (CEFR B2) provides further practice of the Student''s Book material, with multiple opportunities for consolidation in every unit. It includes activities focusing on all skills as well as functional language, and it can be used as homework or for additional practice in the classroom. The Workbook features listening activities with downloadable audio that students can listen to repeatedly.
£13.96
Cambridge University Press & Assessment Evolve Level 6B Workbook with Audio
Book SynopsisEVOLVE is a six-level English course that gets students speaking with confidence. Workbook B (Units 7-12) from Level 6 (CEFR C1) provides further practice of the Student''s Book material, with multiple opportunities for consolidation in every unit. It includes activities focusing on all skills as well as functional language, and it can be used as homework or for additional practice in the classroom. The Workbook features listening activities with downloadable audio that students can listen to repeatedly.
£13.96
Cambridge University Press Power Up Level 1 Teachers Resource Book with Online Audio
Book SynopsisConfident in learning. Confidence in life. Power Up is a brand new course from the bestselling author team of Caroline Nixon and Michael Tomlinson. It provides the perfect start to life''s great adventure, creating ''future ready'' learners who embrace life with confidence. Meet vibrant characters who students will love; foster collaboration through real-world missions; deepen learners'' social and cognitive skills; explore embedded exam preparation; and expand the skill-set ensuring everyone reaches their full potential.
£65.37
Cambridge University Press Power Up Level 2 Teachers Resource Book with Online Audio
Book SynopsisConfident in learning. Confidence in life. Power Up is a brand new course from the bestselling author team of Caroline Nixon and Michael Tomlinson. It provides the perfect start to life''s great adventure, creating ''future ready'' learners who embrace life with confidence. Meet vibrant characters who students will love; foster collaboration through real-world missions; deepen learners'' social and cognitive skills; explore embedded exam preparation; and expand the skill-set ensuring everyone reaches their full potential.
£52.90
Cambridge University Press Power Up Level 3 Teachers Book
Book SynopsisPower Up is a six-level course and is official preparation material for each level of the Cambridge English Qualifications for young learners.
£50.84
Cambridge University Press Power Up Level 2 Teachers Book
Book SynopsisPower Up is a six-level course and is official preparation material for each level of the Cambridge English Qualifications for young learners.
£50.84
Cambridge University Press Power Up Level 4 Teachers Book
Book SynopsisPower Up is a six-level course and is official preparation material for each level of the Cambridge English Qualifications for young learners.
£50.84
Cambridge University Press Power Up Level 1 Teachers Book
Book SynopsisPower Up is a six-level course and is official preparation material for each level of the Cambridge English Qualifications for young learners.
£50.84
Cambridge University Press Power Up Level 4 Teachers Resource Book with Online Audio
Book SynopsisPower Up provides the perfect start to life''s great adventure, creating confident learners who embrace life. Meet vibrant characters who students will love. Foster collaboration through real-world missions, deepen learners'' social and cognitive skills and explore embedded exam preparation ensuring everyone reaches their full potential.
£53.94
Cambridge University Press Power Up Level 3 Teachers Resource Book with Online Audio
Book SynopsisConfident in learning. Confidence in life. Power Up is a brand new course from the bestselling author team of Caroline Nixon and Michael Tomlinson. It provides the perfect start to life's great adventure, creating 'future ready' learners who embrace life with confidence. Meet vibrant characters who students will love; foster collaboration through real-world missions; deepen learners' social and cognitive skills; explore embedded exam preparation; and expand the skill-set ensuring everyone reaches their full potential.
£65.37
Cambridge University Press Power Up Level 5 Teachers Book
Book SynopsisPower Up is a six-level course and is official preparation material for each level of the Cambridge English Qualifications for young learners.
£50.84
Cambridge University Press Power Up Level 5 Teachers Resource Book with Online Audio
Book SynopsisConfident in learning. Confidence in life. Power Up is a brand new course from the bestselling author team of Caroline Nixon and Michael Tomlinson. It provides the perfect start to life's great adventure, creating 'future ready' learners who embrace life with confidence. Meet vibrant characters who students will love; foster collaboration through real-world missions; deepen learners' social and cognitive skills; explore embedded exam preparation; and expand the skill-set ensuring everyone reaches their full potential.
£53.94
Cambridge University Press Power Up Level 6 Teachers Book
Book SynopsisPower Up is a six-level course and is official preparation material for each level of the Cambridge English Qualifications for young learners.
£50.84
Cambridge University Press Power Up Level 6 Teachers Resource Book with Online Audio
Book SynopsisConfident in learning. Confidence in life. Power Up is a brand new course from the bestselling author team of Caroline Nixon and Michael Tomlinson. It provides the perfect start to life's great adventure, creating 'future ready' learners who embrace life with confidence. Meet vibrant characters who students will love; foster collaboration through real-world missions; deepen learners' social and cognitive skills; explore embedded exam preparation; and expand the skill-set ensuring everyone reaches their full potential.
£53.94
Cambridge University Press Growth and Inequality
Book SynopsisInequality is a global concern, for its social and human consequences, and its impact on the pace and pattern of economic growth. In India and Brazil, this issue has received increasing attention in recent years. In Brazil, inequality grew until the 1980s, when it reached extreme levels, but has since been declining, especially during the first decade of the twenty-first century. In India, inequality showed little change up to the 1980s, but has since been rising. These differences result from a variety of economic, social and political factors, which are examined in depth in this comparative study. The book examines inequality in overall distributions of income and expenditure, and disparities across gender, region, caste, race, and access to education. It compares the experience of the two countries, and draws conclusions on the types of policy frameworks and institutions that might lead to a more equitable pattern of growth.Table of ContentsList of tables; List of graphs and maps; Preface and acknowledgements; List of abbreviations; 1. Brazil and India: a mirror image of each other?; 2. Approach and method 3. India and Brazil in the decades; 4. India and Brazil from 1980 until the present; 5. Key divides and cleavages: ruptures, continuities, or adaptation?; 6. Inequality in social and economic context; 7. Post-script; Index.
£94.99
Cambridge University Press The Language of Humor
Book SynopsisThis book explores how humor can be explained, in order to aid communication. Accessible to a wide readership of not only students and teachers of language and linguistics, but also those in related disciplines to which the understanding and use of humor is relevant, such as literature, psychology, anthropology, and the performing arts.Trade Review'A hilarious romp through a cornucopia of examples on a dizzying variety of subjects. Quintessential Nilsens' work!' Salvatore Attardo, Texas A & M University'… a must read for any of us in humor studies, English, and several other disciplines … the perfect complement to the former papers on each of the topics covered, all gathered in one readable and clearly written volume. The field of humor research is, as always, greatly enhanced by the Nilsens, and no library would be complete without their newest compilation.' Joyce M. Saltman, Professor Emeritus, Southern Connecticut State University'… it is a very interesting and concise reading … it is an essential reading for everyone who wants to gain a general perspective on humorous issues in important areas of human activity.' Roula Saltidou, The European Journal of Humour ResearchTable of Contents1. Introduction and overview; 2. Humor in anthropology; 3. Humor and art; 4. Humor and Business; 5. Humor and computer science; 6. Humor and education; 7. Humor and gender studies; 8. Humor and geography; 9. Humor and gerontology; 10. Humor and history; 11. Humor and journalism; 12. Humor and law; 13. Humor and linguistics; 14. Humor and literature; 15. Humor in medicine and health; 16. Humor and music; 17. Humor in names and naming; 18. Humor in the performing arts; 19. Humor and philosophy; 20. Humor in physical education and sports; 21. Humor and politics; 22. Humor and psychology; 23 Humor and religion; 24. Humor in rhetoric and composition; 25. Humor and sociology; Conclusion.
£104.50
Cambridge University Press Metaphors in the Mind
Book SynopsisAbstract concepts are often embodied through metaphor. For example, we talk about moving through time in metaphorical terms, as if we were moving through space, allowing us to ''look back'' on past events. Much of the work on embodied metaphor to date has assumed a single set of universal, shared bodily experiences that motivate our understanding of abstract concepts. This book explores sources of variation in people''s experiences of embodied metaphor, including, for example, the shape and size of one''s body, one''s age, gender, state of mind, physical or linguistic impairments, personality, ideology, political stance, religious beliefs, and linguistic background. It focuses on the ways in which people''s experiences of metaphor fluctuate over time within a single communicative event or across a lifetime. Combining theoretical argument with findings from new studies, Littlemore analyses sources of variation in embodied metaphor and provides a deeper understanding of the nature of embTrade Review'Lucidly written and well argued, the monograph successfully shows us why this project is worth pursuing.' Shengxi Jin, Journal of PragmaticsTable of Contents1. 'I am trying to climb Everest in flip-flops.' What is embodied metaphor and where does it come from?; 2. 'Would you prefer a pencil or an antiseptic wipe?' What evidence is there for embodied metaphor and why is it important to consider this variation?; 3. 'I'm running on this soapy conveyor belt with people throwing wet sponges at me.' Which metaphors are embodied and when? Variation according to type, function and context; 4. 'This one sounds like a bell and this one sounds like when you're dead.' Age, and the developmental nature of embodied metaphor; 5. 'I did not know where I started and where I ended.' Different bodies: different minds? How handedness, body shape and gender affect the way we experience the world through metaphor; 6. 'Those cookies tasted of regret and rotting flesh.' Sensory metaphor and associated impairments and conditions; 7. 'Things come out of my mouth that shouldn't be there.' 'Altered minds': the impact of depression and psychological disorders on the way people experience the world through metaphor; 8. 'This is my body which will be given up for you.' Individual differences in personality, thinking style, political stance and religious beliefs; 9. 'Malodorous blacksmiths and lazy livers.' Cross-linguistic and cross-cultural variation in embodied metaphor; 10. Conclusion.
£90.25
Cambridge University Press The Business of Transition
Book SynopsisThis interdisciplinary volume offers a timely reflection on law, development and economics through empirical and comparative perspectives on contemporary Myanmar. The book explores the business that takes place in times of major political change through law and development initiatives and foreign investment. The expert contributors to this volume identify the ways in which law reform creates new markets, embodies hopes of social transformation and is animated by economic gain. This book is an invitation to think carefully and critically about the intersection between law, development and economics in times of political transition. The chapters speak to a range of common issues - land rights, access to finance, economic development, the role of law including its potential and its limits, and the intersection between local actors, globalised ideas and the international community. This interdisciplinary book is for students, scholars and practitioners of law and development, Asian studies, political science and international relations.Trade Review'This is compulsory reading for policy analysts and/or academics interested in the process of business and commercial legal reform. Through the prism of Myanmar - a country at the confluence of geoeconomics, political and economic transition - the contributors to this volume bring to bear theoretical sophistication alongside deep empirical knowledge to explore the business of transition. The book eschews technocratic analysis of legal reform, and instead analyses how social forces such as business, labour, the legal profession as well as political elites and multilateral organisations are engaged in contestations that shape the business of transition. It is essential reading material for anyone wishing to understand the complex dynamics of legal change, not just in Myanmar but in an array transitional economies and polities.' Kanishka Jayasuriya, Murdoch University, Australia'Myanmar provides a particularly instructive context for exploring the relationship between law and development as it undergoes two dramatic and simultaneous transitions: from military rule to semi-democracy, and from socialism to a market economy. The essays in this volume make a compelling case that 'best practices' transplanted from foreign jurisdictions provide limited purchase on the unique challenges that such transitions entail and imply more modesty than has often been the case on the part of external agencies in promoting their conception of an appropriate law reform agenda.' Michael Trebilcock, University of Toronto'The contributors to this volume, diverse in origin, expertise and experience, blend to give an insightful commentary on and exposition of the present realities and future possibilities of this unique transitional economy. It places contemporary empirical data in a broader context. Its coverage of economic, legal, social, political, moral and humanitarian issues as well as the examination of the interaction between domestic, regional and international regimes make this a book that should be on the shelves of scholarly and business readers alike.' Mary E. Hiscock, Emeritus Professor of Law, Bond University, Australia'This is an important book, as the emergence of Myanmar from decades of relative isolation triggers yet another round of debates about the relationship between law and development. The contributors share their wealth of experience with law and business reform projects in the country and enable readers to understand the difficulties and prospects of success.' Christoph Antons, University of Newcastle'The Business of Transition offers a new and searching critique of the decades-long enterprise of law and development. Myanmar cross-disciplinary specialists in law and markets superbly question glib conventionalities, boldly encounter intricate complexities, and refuse to be locked into formulaic answers. Through intensive case studies the authors skillfully explore the complex, fraught and sometimes paradoxical interplay between international donors and advisors and domestic actors, whether political elites, businesses, non-profits, civil society or local communities. Every specialist in globalization, law and markets will benefit greatly from thoughtful engagement with this excellent volume as it reveals again the intricacy and particularity of every country's encounter with the transnational and global.' Terence Halliday, Center on Law and Globalization, American Bar Foundation'Having read the book, I now know a great deal about a great deal regarding law, development and economics in the 'business of transition' both in general and in Myanmar …' Anthony Rausch, newbooks.asiaTable of Contents1. Understanding the business of transition in Myanmar Melissa Crouch; 2. Labour standards and international investment in Myanmar Michele Ford, Michael Gillan and Htwe Htwe Thein; 3. The extractive industries transparency initiative: new openings for civil society in Myanmar Adam Simpson; 4. The risky business of transformation: social enterprise in Myanmar's emerging democracy John Dale and David Kyle; 5. Microfinance in Myanmar: unleashing the potential Sean Turnell; 6. The governance of local businesses in Myanmar: confronting the legacies of military rule Matthew Arnold; 7. Special economic zones: gateway or roadblock to reform? Josh Wood; 8. Facing the concentrated burden of development: local responses to Myanmar's special economic zones Lauren Nishimura; 9. Top-down transitions and the politics of US sanctions Catherine Renshaw; 10. The politics of aid in Myanmar Tim Frewer.
£95.00
Cambridge University Press Game Theory for Next Generation Wireless and Communication Networks
Book SynopsisDiscover the very latest game-theoretic approaches for designing, modeling, and optimizing emerging wireless communication networks and systems with this unique text. Providing a unified and comprehensive treatment throughout, it explains basic concepts and theories for designing novel distributed wireless networking mechanisms, describes emerging game-theoretic tools from an engineering perspective, and provides an extensive overview of recent applications. A wealth of new tools is covered - including matching theory and games with bounded rationality - and tutorial chapters show how to use these tools to solve current and future wireless networking problems in areas such as 5G networks, network virtualization, software defined networks, cloud computing, the Internet of Things, context-aware networks, green communications, and security. This is an ideal resource for telecommunications engineers, and researchers in industry and academia who are working on the design of efficient, scalaTrade Review'The authors are renowned experts of the applications of game theory to communication and networking problems. This book is timely and, pedagogical, and provides state-of-the-art results for the design of next generation distributed networks. I strongly encourage everyone in our field to have it as a reference textbook.' Merouane Debbah, CentraleSupélecTable of Contents1. Introduction; Part I. Theory: 2. Matching games; 3. Contract theory; 4. Stochastic games; 5. Games with bounded rationality; 6. Learning in games; 7. Equilibrium programming with equilibrium constraints; 8. Miscellaneous games; Part II. Applications: 9. Applications of game theory in Internet of Things; 10. Applications of game theory in network virtualization; 11. Applications of game theory in cloud networking; 12. Applications of game theory in context-aware networks and mobile services; 13. Applications of game theory for green communication networks; 14. 4G, 5G and beyond; 15. Security; Notes; References; Index.
£83.59
Cambridge University Press Recursion across Domains
Book SynopsisRecursion and self-embedding are at the heart of our ability to formulate our thoughts, articulate our imagination and share with other human beings. Nonetheless, controversy exists over the extent to which recursion is shared across all domains of syntax. A collection of 18 studies are presented here on the central linguistic property of recursion, examining a range of constructions in over a dozen languages representing great areal, typological and genetic diversity and spanning wide latitudes. The volume expands the topic to include prepositional phrases, possessives, adjectives, and relative clauses - our many vehicles to express creative thought - to provide a critical perspective on claims about how recursion connects to broader aspects of the mind. Parallel explorations across language families, literate and non-literate societies, children and adults are investigated and constitutes a new step in the generative tradition by simultaneously focusing on formal theory, acquisition Trade Review'In the light of recent claims according to which syntactic recursion is the defining property of natural language, this volume offers an excellent collection of contributions dealing with the issue of how to detect and define recursion across syntactic domains and different languages. Since many chapters provide a comparison between languages that have been in the focus of recent debates on recursion and indigenous languages of Brazil, the book is a 'must read' for linguists interested in the issue of recursion from a typological perspective.' Andreas Trotzke, Universität Konstanz, GermanyTable of ContentsIntroduction: a map of the theoretical and empirical issues Luiz Amaral, Marcus Maia, Andrew Nevins and Tom Roeper; Part I. Speech Reports, Theory of Mind and Evidentials: 1. False speech reports in Pirahã: a comprehension experiment Uli Sauerland; 2. Indirect recursion: the importance of second-order embedding and its implications for cross-linguistic research Bart Hollebrandse; 3. Recursion in language and the development of higher order cognitive functions: an investigation with children acquiring Brazilian Portuguese Letícia M. S. Corrêa, Marina R. A. Augusto, Mercedes Marcilese and Clara Villarinho; 4. Embedding as a building block of evidential categories in Kotiria Kristine Stenzel; 5. Embedded imperatives in Mbyá Guillaume Thomas; Part II. Recursion along the Clausal Spine: 6. Word order in control: evidence for self-embedding in Pirahã Cilene Rodrigues, Raiane Salles and Filomena Sandalo; 7. Switch-reference is licensed by both kinds of coordination: novel Kĩsêdjê data Rafael Nonato; 8. Clausal recursion, predicate raising and head-finality in Tenetehára Fábio Bonfim Duarte; 9. Recursion in Tupi-Guarani languages: the cases of Tupinambá and Guarani Marcia Maria Damaso Vieira; Part III. Recursive Possession and Relative Clauses: 10. Recursive possessives in child Japanese Akikio Terunuma and Terue Nakato; 11. Recursion of possessives and locative phrases in Kawaiwete Suzi Lima and Pikuruk Kaiabi; 12. Relative clauses in Wapichana and the interpretation of multiple embedded 'uraz' constructions Luiz Amaral and Wendy Leandro; 13. Multiple embedding of relative clauses in Karitiana Luciana Storto, Karin Vivanco and Ivan Rocha; Part IV. Recursion in the PP Domain: 14. Recursion in the acquisition path for hierarchical syntactic structure Tom Roeper and Yohei Oseki; 15. Self-embedded recursive postpositional phrases in Pirahã: a pilot study Filomena Sandalo, Cilene Rodrigues, Tom Roeper, Luiz Amaral, Marcus Maia and Glauber Romling da Silva; 16. Strong continuity and children's development of DP recursion Ana T. Pérez-Leroux, Anny Castilla-Earls, Susana Béjar, Diane Massam and Tyler Peterson; 17. Prosody and recursion in Kuikuro: DPs vs PPs Bruna Franchetto; 18. The processing of PP embedding and coordination in Karajá and in Portuguese Marcus Maia, Aniela França, Aline Gesualdi, Aleria Lage, Cristiane Oliveira, Marije Soto and Juliana Gomes.
£999.99
Cambridge University Press The Limits of Expression
Book SynopsisTaking as its starting point what is sometimes called ''the prison house of language'' - the widespread feeling that language falls terribly short when it comes to articulating the rich and disparate contents of the human mental tapestry - this book sets out a radically new view of the interplay between language, literature and mind. Shifting the focus from the literary text itself to literature as a case of human agency, it reconsiders a wide range of interdisciplinary issues including the move from world to mind, the existence or otherwise of a property of literariness or essence of art, the nature of literature as a unique output of human cognition and the possible distinctiveness of the mind that creates it. In constant dialogue with philosophy, linguistics and the cognitive sciences, this book offers an invaluable new treatment of literature and literary language, and sketches novel directions for literary study in the twenty-first century.Trade Review'Probably the best book on literature, language and mind I have ever read. It makes a case for genuinely reciprocal interdisciplinary practices and points the way to epistemologically more robust study in the arts and humanities. It will be hugely influential.' Tim Wharton, University of BrightonTable of ContentsPrologue; 1. The question of expressibility or how far it is possible to speak our mind; 2. Language, world and mind; 3. The curse of the phenomenal: a case from Kinaesthesia; 4. After structural essentialism what? Implications for the inadequacy of language thesis; 5. Literature as artifact v literature as a cognitive object. Implications for linguistic pessimism; 6. Literature as meaning v literature as experience; 7. Interdisciplinarity, theory and the sciences of mind; Afterword.
£95.00
Cambridge University Press Transforming Early English
Book SynopsisTransforming Early English shows how historical pragmatics can offer a powerful explanatory framework for the changes medieval English and Older Scots texts undergo, as they are transmitted over time and space. The book argues that formal features such as spelling, script and font, and punctuation - often neglected in critical engagement with past texts - relate closely to dynamic, shifting socio-cultural processes, imperatives and functions. This theme is illustrated through numerous case-studies in textual recuperation, ranging from the reinvention of Old English poetry and prose in the later medieval and early modern periods, to the eighteenth-century ''vernacular revival'' of literature in Older Scots.Trade Review'The questions that the book attempts to answer … are … extremely relevant, as any answers will have immediate and crucial import on the field of linguistics in general.' Marcin Krygier, Studia Anglica PosnaniensiaTable of ContentsPrologue. Snatched from the fire: the case of Thomas Percy; 1. On historical pragmatics; 2. Inventing the Anglo-Saxons; 3. 'Witnesses preordained by God': the reception of Middle English religious prose; 4. The great tradition: Langland, Gower, Chaucer; 5. Forging the nation: reworking older Scottish literature; 6. On textual transformations: Walter Scott and beyond.
£89.29
Cambridge University Press Political Translation
Book SynopsisAt a time of increasing doubts about political legitimacy, concern for equal and inclusive democratic processes and deliberation is sweeping the social sciences. In this empirical study, the author presents the collective practices of political translation, which help multilingual and culturally diverse groups work together more democratically.Trade Review'For decades, those of us intensely interested in the inequalities that typically arise in social movements despaired of finding ways to counter those inequalities - of class, gender, race, and language. Now, in a breakthrough analysis, Nicole Doerr shows how the techniques of political translation can right many of the inegalitarian wrongs that typically flow from an open participatory setting. In a series of closely observed and well-analyzed cases, Doerr shows how social movement activists evolved these techniques and used them effectively. A must-read for anyone interested in social movements or (an unusual juxtaposition) deliberative democratic theory.' Jane Mansbridge, Charles F. Adams Professor of Political Leadership and Democratic Values, Harvard University'Rich in empirical evidence and original in its theoretical approach, this book discusses challenges and opportunities for the discursive quality of democracy in culturally diverse forums. Different from neutral facilitators, political translators have the potential to address positional misunderstanding emerging from inequalities and power. An essential read for those who are interested in deliberative democracy in social movements and beyond.' Donatella della Porta, Dean of the Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences, Scuola Normale Superiore, Florence'At last - an innovative, specific way to make public deliberation inclusive, democratic, and effective. Nicole Doerr's groundbreaking study of decision-making forums on two continents is a must-read for anyone interested in moving beyond the tensions and misunderstandings of modern politics.' Kathleen Blee, Senior Associate Dean, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, University of Pittsburgh'Political Translation is one of those rare gems that offers a fresh perspective - dare I say, a new language - for understanding recurrent themes in the study and practice of participatory democracy: power, inequality, inclusion/exclusion, and bridging cultural-political differences. This path-breaking analysis highlights translation as a critical practice and metaphor with the potential to transform our understanding of social movements.' Jeffrey S. Juris, Northeastern University, Massachusetts'All in all, Political Translation is a compelling book about building a culture of justice through changing how we interact with other(nes)s in our diverse societies. It also provides an impressive bibliography on radical democracy from multidisciplinary angles; an invaluable resource for those willing to continue this fascinating and necessary journey.' Julie Boéri, Translation StudiesTable of ContentsIntroduction: bridging differences within deliberation: political translation; 1. Paris: a political translation collective emerges; 2. Frankfurt versus Atlanta: political translators as coalition leaders; 3. Santa Brigida, California: how political translation failed at City Hall; 4. Santa Brigida revisited; Conclusion: a new model for deliberation.
£57.00
Cambridge University Press An Areal Typology of Agreement Systems
Book SynopsisSurveying over 300 languages, this typological study presents new theoretical insights into the nature of agreement, as well as empirical findings about the distribution of agreement patterns in the world''s languages. Focussing primarily on agreement in gender, number and person, but with reference to agreement in other smaller categories, Ranko Matasovic aims to discover which patterns of agreement are widespread and common in languages, and which are rather limited in their distribution. He sheds new light on a range of important theoretical questions such as what agreement actually is, what areal, typological and genetic patterns exist across agreement systems, and what problems in the analysis of agreement remain unresolved.Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. What is agreement?; 3. Domains of agreement and categories involved; 4. Problems with agreement; 5. Grammatical, ambiguous and anaphoric agreement; 6. Marginal agreement; 7. The sample of languages; 8. Areal and genetic patterns in agreement systems; 9. Typological correlations in agreement systems; 10. Diachronic patterns in the development of agreement; 11. Conclusions.
£95.00
Cambridge University Press How Language Makes Meaning
Book SynopsisThis book shows how language's key function is to enable human social interaction, a function that is motivated by powerful brain mechanisms. Written for researchers and graduate students, it provides a framework for observing how language operates and explains how the meaning-making components of language interact.Trade Review'If you are a linguist, psychologist, or social scientist interested in how language is expanded and manipulated in actual use, this book will enthuse you. With in-depth analyses of real-world conversations, media fragments, and literary texts, the author masterfully shows how figurative, imprecise, indirect, and playful speech shapes communication.' Dirk Geeraerts, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium'This is a marvelous monograph. It convincingly argues that meaning-making is prompted by conjoined antonymous parts. The other key feature of the book is how neurologically driven social motivations intertwine with the functioning of the 'other side of meaning' processes, which arise from the interaction of language with a myriad of mental and social processes.' Angeliki Athanasiadou, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece'The renowned cognitive psychologist and linguist Herbert L. Colston shows how meaning is created in language through 'embodied simulations'. Written in a non-technical style and using examples from popular culture or personal anecdotes, this book explains how omission, indirectness, and figurativeness maximize the meaning of what is said by assisting patterns of pragmatic effects.' Linda Thornburg, Co-editor of the book series 'Human Cognitive Processing''This book breaks new ground by furnishing familiar models of 'meaning making' with new outfits. It provides a guided tour through the adjacent territories of linguistics and psychology, with abundant examples from current language-in-use. Importantly, the book also builds a bridge between recent experimental psycholinguistic findings and classical semiotic conceptualization.' Jacob L. Mey, Syddansk UniversitetTable of Contents1. The coin toss; 2. Deviance; 3. Omission; 4. Imprecision; 5. Indirectness; 6. Figurativeness; 7. Language play; 8. The social media; 9. The art of language; 10. The end game; Epilogue: a clearing revealing an eclipse; References; Index.
£95.00
Cambridge University Press Studying Primates
Book SynopsisPrimatology draws on theory and methods from diverse fields, including anatomy, anthropology, biology, ecology, medicine, psychology, veterinary sciences and zoology. The more than 500 species of primate range from tiny mouse lemurs to huge gorillas, and primatologists collect data in a variety of environments including in the field, research facilities, museums, sanctuaries, zoos, and from the literature. The variability in research interests, study animals and research sites means that there are no standard protocols for how to study primates. Nevertheless, asking good questions and designing appropriate studies to answer them are vital to produce high quality science. This accessible guide for graduate students and post-doctoral researchers explains how to develop a research question, formulate testable hypotheses and predictions, design and conduct a project and report the results. The focus is on research integrity and ethics throughout, and the book provides practical advice on oTrade Review'In this invaluable book, Professor Joanna M. Setchell presents an exceptionally comprehensive and highly accessible guide to the study of primates. The text offers a detailed description of every aspect of the planning, execution and presentation of a primatological research study. In addition to scientific guidance and coverage of key conceptual ideas, crucial practical advice about the realities and challenges of research are provided. Furthermore, Setchell explores a range of issues that are so critical to consider fully in modern science, among them cultural sensitivity, ethics, research integrity and inclusivity. To my mind, this is an essential text for any student of primatology; it will be top of the reading list for every course I teach in this area.' Stuart Semple, University of Roehampton'A landmark book covering everything a modern primatologist needs to know, including research design and execution, ethics, field methods, conservation politics, and writing up for journals and the public. It is a complete encyclopedia describing the modern complexities of studying our closest relatives. The book advises how to negotiate and deal with political and ethical issues from village to university. In addition, it links basic research with conservation agendas in a unified and mutually reinforcing way. The final chapter gives convincing arguments for why primatology is relevant, even essential to understanding modern-day life and science. At long last a volume that will give students and professors a road map of solutions to real world problems of conducting research. Thorough, rigorous and compelling, this is a must-read for all primatology graduate students and seasoned scientists. I recommend it all to anthropologists, primatologists, biologists, and environmental and social scientists working in field research.' Patricia C. Wright, State University of New York, Stony Brook'This book is timely, highly needed and very welcome. It introduces basic principles and rules of scientific inquiry - from devising research questions to preparing research results for publication, always considering ethical issues - and tackles these issues from a taxon-specific, namely primatological perspective. This approach makes the book much more accessible for students at all levels of training and for young scientists than more general and abstract introductions to scientific practice. Throughout all chapters, the book transpires Joanna M. Setchell's broad experience as a researcher and author, and as an editor for the International Journal of Primatology. Despite the primate-focused approach, I am convinced that this book will not only be very useful to students of primatology, but also to scholars from other taxon-specific and organism-centered biological disciplines, such as mammalogy or ornithology.' Eckhard W. Heymann, Deutsches Primatenzentrum, Germany'… all essential topics are thoroughly covered in one volume and applied especially to the study of primates … This volume is indispensable for those teaching and engaging in primatological research.' L. K. Sheeran, Choice'Setchell has provided a timely, nicely executed, and valuable book that we should embrace regardless of how long we have been in the business - and that can yield several benefits to our research and teaching missions … this book makes a fantastic graduation gift for undergraduates considering graduate school or postgraduates wrapping up their degree … this volume pushes us to reflect and improve, helping us and our students get farther and, it is my hope, to more interesting places.' Mitchell T. Irwin, The Quarterly Review of Biology'Whatever background brought you to primatology and wherever you want to study primates- indeed whichever primates you want to study- this book will be an extremely useful guide… It should be essential reading for graduate/post-graduate students. I am sure more seasoned researchers will not only learn something but also find it very useful for teaching and mentoring.' Anna T. C. Feistner, The Primate EyeTable of Contents1. Asking questions about primates; 2. Ethics in primatology; 3. Keeping science healthy: research integrity; 4. Inclusive science; 5. Understanding statistical evidence; 6. Communicating ideas in writing; 7. Introduction to the primates; 8. Why study primates?; 9. Identifying a research question; 10. Finding out what we know; 11. Reading journal articles; 12. Formulating hypotheses and predictions and designing a study; 13. Observing and manipulating; 14. Choosing measures; 15. Planning data analysis; 16. Sampling and statistical power; 17. Checking feasibility and finalising your plans; 18. Writing a research proposal; 19. Collecting data; 20. Conducting fieldwork; 21. Analysing and interpreting data; 22. Writing a scientific report; 23. Submitting to a peer-reviewed journal; 24. Presenting your work at a conference; 25. Conclusions.
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Cambridge University Press The Cambridge Handbook of Germanic Linguistics
Book SynopsisThe Germanic language family ranges from national languages with standardized varieties, including German, Dutch and Danish, to minority languages with relatively few speakers, such as Frisian, Yiddish and Pennsylvania German. Written by internationally renowned experts of Germanic linguistics, this Handbook provides a detailed overview and analysis of the structure of modern Germanic languages and dialects. Organized thematically, it addresses key topics in the phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics of standard and nonstandard varieties of Germanic languages from a comparative perspective. It also includes chapters on second language acquisition, heritage and minority languages, pidgins, and urban vernaculars. The first comprehensive survey of this vast topic, the Handbook is a vital resource for students and researchers investigating the Germanic family of languages and dialects.Trade Review'This Handbook provides the reader with a well-informed, up-to-date and well-structured overview of Germanic linguistics, focussing on their structures on different levels, and on their multiple relationships with each other.' Richard Wiese, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Germany'The contributions from specialists yield an in-depth overview of the wealth of fascinating characteristics of the Germanic languages and the linguistic issues they offer for exploration. A must-read for every scholar and student of the Germanic languages!' Sarah Fagan, University of Iowa'This volume collects and crystallizes up-to-date scientific knowledge throughout the field of Germanic linguistics, and makes it available to the whole community. As such, it is a major contribution to the consolidation of a common linguistic culture shared by scholars working on Germanic languages, and accessible to any linguist interested in gaining access to newer research on the family.' Pierre-Yves Modicom, LINGUIST List'… The Cambridge Handbook of Germanic Linguistics will be an invaluable resource for generations of students and scholars. I highly recommend this varied and rich volume to every professional in the field.' Nicoline van der Sijs, Canadian Journal of Netherlandic StudiesTable of ContentsIntroduction B. Richard Page and Michael T. Putnam; Part I. Phonology: 1. Phonological processes in Germanic languages Tracy A. Hall; 2. Germanic syllable structure Marc van Oostendorp; 3. The role of foot structure in Germanic Laura Catharine Smith; 4. Word-stress in Germanic Birgit Alber; 5. Quantity in Germanic languages B. Richard Page; 6. Germanic laryngeal phonetics and phonology Joseph C. Salmons; 7. Tone accent in North and West Germanic Björn Köhnlein; 8. Intonation in Germanic Mary Grantham O'Brien; Part II. Morphology and Agreement Systems: 9. Verbal inflectional morphology in Germanic David Fertig; 10. Inflectional morphology: nouns Damaris Nübling; 11. Principles of word formation Geert Booij; 12. Grammatical gender in modern Germanic languages Sebastian Kürschner; 13. Case in Germanic Tom McFadden; 14. Complementizer agreement Marjo van Koppen; Part III. Syntax: 15. VO/OV-base ordering Hubert Haider; 16. The placement of finite verbs Sten Vikner; 17. Germanic infinitives Susi Wurmbrand and Christos Christopoulos; 18. The unification of object shift and object scrambling Hans Broekhus; 19. Unbounded dependency constructions in Germanic Martin Salzmann; 20. The voice domain in Germanic Artemis Alexiadou and Florian Schäfer; 21. Binding: the morphology, syntax, and semantics of reflexive and non-reflexive pronouns Vera Lee-Schoenfeld; 22. Verbal particles, results, and directed motion Ida Toivonen; 23. Structure of noun (NP) and determiner phrases (DP) Dorian Roehrs; Part IV. Semantics and Pragmatics: 24. Modality in Germanic Kristin Melum Eide; 25. Tense and aspect in Germanic languages Kristin Melum Eide; 26. Prepositions and particles: place and path in English, German, and Dutch Joost Zwarts; 27. Negative and positive polarity items Doris Penka; 28. Grammatical reflexes of information structure in Germanic languages Caroline Féry; Part V. Language Contact and Non-Standard Varieties: 29. Second language acquisition in Germanic languages Carrie Jackson; 30. Urban speech styles of Germanic languages Pia Quist; 31. The West Germanic dialect continuum William D. Keel; 32. The North Germanic dialect continuum Charlotte Gooskens; 33. Heritage Germanic languages in North America Janne Bondi Johannessen and Michael T. Putnam; 34. Minority Germanic languages Mark L. Louden; 35. Germanic contact languages Paul T. Roberge.
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Cambridge University Press Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology
Book SynopsisResearch Methods and Statistics in Psychology provides a seamless introduction to the subject, identifying various research areas and analyzing how one can approach them statistically. The text provides a solid empirical foundation for undergraduate psychology majors, and it prepares the reader to think critically and evaluate psychological research and claims they might hear in the news or popular press. This second edition features updated examples of research and new illustrations of important principles. It also includes updated coverage of ethical issues in research and of current diversity issues.Table of ContentsPreface; Part I. Understanding Research: 1. Psychology, science, and life; 2. Ethics in research; 3. Planning research: generating a research question; 4. Practical issues in planning your research; Part II. Basic Experimental Research and Data Analysis: 5. Organizing data with descriptive statistics; 6. Conducting an experiment: general principles; 7. Experimental methods; 8. Basic inferential statistics; 9. Looking for differences between two treatments; Part III. Advanced Research and Data Analysis: 10. Looking for differences among multiple treatments; 11. Multiple independent variables: factorial designs; Part IV. Nonexperimental Research Designs: 12. Principles of survey research; 13. Correlation, regression, and non-parametric tests; Part V. Culture and Research: 14. People are different: considering cultural and individual differences in research; Appendix A. Writing a research report; Appendix B. Statistics review; Appendix C. Statistical tables; References; Author index; Subject index.
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Cambridge University Press The Cambridge Handbook of Discourse Studies
Book SynopsisDiscourse studies, the study of the ways in which language is used in texts and contexts, is a fast-moving and increasingly diverse field. With contributions from leading and upcoming scholars from across the world, and covering cutting-edge research, this Handbook offers an up-to-date survey of Discourse Studies. It is organized according to perspectives and areas of engagement, with each chapter providing an overview of the historical development of its topic, the main current issues, debates and synergies, and future directions. The Handbook presents new perspectives on well-established themes such as narrative, conversation-analytic and cognitive approaches to discourse, while also embracing a range of up-to-the-minute topics from post-humanism to digital surveillance, recent methodological orientations such as linguistic landscapes and multimodal discourse analysis, and new fields of engagement such as discourses on race, religion and money.Trade Review'Bringing together an impressive cast of both experienced and new international scholars, this exciting multidisciplinary handbook presents a large, comprehensive and stimulating range of topics at the cutting edge of research, challenging the conventional wisdom and providing a refreshing source of new ideas for all discourse analysts.' Janet Holmes, Emeritus Professor of Linguistics, Victoria University of Wellington'In this timely and thoughtful collection, De Fina and Georgakopoulou have achieved the remarkable feat of bringing Discourse Studies up to date with a range of innovative chapters on new and current topics. This is a perfect entry point for new students of Discourse and an indispensable book for advanced researchers.' Adam Jaworski, University of Hong Kong'The Cambridge Handbook of Discourse Studies truly captures what it means to study discourse in the 21st century.' Veronika Koller, Lancaster UniversityTable of ContentsPart I. (Con)Textualizing Discourses: 1. Registers, Styles, Indexicality Robert Moore; 2. Situating Discourse Analysis in Ethnographic and Sociopolitical Context Jennifer Roth-Gordon; 3. Context and its Complications Jan Blommaert With Laura Smits and Noura Yacoubi; 4. Re-Thinking Narrative: Tellers, Tales and Identities in Contemporary Worlds Anna De Fina and Alexandra Georgakopoulou; 5. Historicity, Interdiscursivity and Intertextuality in Discourse Studies Branca Falabella Fabricio and Luiz Paulo Moita-Lopes; Part II. Perspectives and Modes of Analysis: 6. Sequence Organization: Understanding What Drives Talk Emily Hofstetter; 7. Doing Micro-Analysis of Discourse: The Case of Ageing and Wellbeing Rachel Heinrichsmeier; 8. Corpus-Assisted Discourse Studies Clyde Ancarno; 9. Cognitive Linguistic and Experimental Methods in Critical Discourse Studies Christopher Hart; 10. Metaphor, Metonymy and Framing in Discourse Zsófia Demjén and Elena Semino; 11. Poststructuralist Discourse Studies: From Structure to Practice Johannes Angermuller; Part III: Discourse Materialities and Embodiment: 12. Multimodality Sabine Tan, Kay O'Halloran and Peter Wignell; 13. Sign Theory and the Materiality of Discourse Jack Sidnell; 14. Discourse and theLinguistic Landscape Philip Seargeant and Korina Giaxoglou; 15. Discourse, Emotions, and Embodiment Brigitta Busch; 16. Posthumanism and its Implications for Discourse Studies Gavin Lamb and Christina Higgins; Part IV. Translocations and Intersections: 17. Transnationalism, Globalization, and Superdiversity Zane Goebel; 18. Translanguaging and Momentarity in Social Interaction Tong King Lee and Li Wei; 19. Intersectionality, Affect and Discourse Kristine Køhler Mortensen and Tommaso M. Milani; 20. Expanding Academic Discourses: Diverse Englishes, Modalities, and Spatial Repertoires Brooke R. Schreiber, Mohammad Naseh Nasrollahi Shahri and Suresh Canagarajah; Part V. Ethics, Inequality and Inclusion: 21. Ethics and theStudy of Discourse Martyn Hammersley; 22. Migrants, Citizenship and Language Rights Lionel Wee; 23. Diversity and Inclusion in Education Yi-Ju Lai and Kendall A. King; 24. Discourse and Racialization Virginia Zavala and Michele Back; 25. Discourse and Narrative in Legal Settings: The Political Asylum Process Amy Shuman and Carol Bohmer; 26. Discourse and Religion in Educational Practice Vally Lytra; Part VI. Discourses, Publics and Mediatization: 27. The Critical Analysis of Genre and Social Action Anders Björkvall; 28. Rhetorics, Discourse and Populist Politics Markus Rheindorf; 29. The Discourses of Money and the Economy Annabelle Mooney; 30. Corporate Discourse Sylvia Jaworska; 31. Mediatized Communication and Linguistic Reflexivity in Contemporary Public and Political Life Cedric Deschrijver; 32. Discourse Analysis and Digital Surveillance Rodney H. Jones.
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Cambridge University Press Rhetoric Medicine and the Woman Writer 16001700
Book SynopsisHow did physicians come to dominate the medical profession? Lyn Bennett challenges the seemingly self-evident belief that scientific competence accounts for physicians'' dominance. Instead, she argues that the whole enterprise of learned medicine was, in large measure, facilitated by an intensely classical education that included extensive training in rhetoric, and that this rhetorical training is ultimately responsible for the achievement of professional dominance. Bennett examines previously unexplored connections among writers and genres as well as competing livelihoods and classes. Engaging the histories of rhetoric, medicine, literature, and culture throughout, she goes on to focus specifically on the work of women who professed as well as practiced medicine. Pointing to some of the ways women''s writing shapes realities of body, mind, and spirit as it negotiates social, cultural, and professional ideologies of gender, this book offers an important corrective to some long-held beliefs about women''s role in early modern discourse.Trade Review'Lyn Bennett's … detailed new book offers an original perspective on the development of the medical profession in the seventeenth century.' Aurélie Griffin, Modern Language ReviewTable of ContentsIntroduction. 'Their plausible rhetoric'; Part I. Rhetoric and Medicine: 1. 'Another mans profession': physicians and clerics; 2. 'Onely the learned': physicians, empirics, and women; 3. 'An eloquent tongue': physicians and patients; Part II. The Woman Writer: 4. 'Publishing those truthes': women and affliction; 5. 'Hard words and rhetoricall phrases': women and learned medicine; 6. 'A bare physician stuft with words': women and domestic healing.
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Cambridge University Press English in Multilingual South Africa
Book SynopsisSouth Africa is a country characterised by great linguistic diversity. Large indigenous languages, such as isiZulu and isiXhosa, are spoken by many millions of people, as well as the languages with European roots, such as Afrikaans and English, which are spoken by several millions and used by many more in daily life. This situation provides a plethora of contact scenarios, all of which have resulted in language variation and change, and which forms the main focus of this insightful volume. Written by a team of leading scholars, it investigates a range of sociolinguistic factors and the challenges that South Africans face as a result of multilingualism and globalisation in both education and social interaction. The historical background to English in South Africa provides a framework within which the interfaces with other languages spoken in the country are scrutinised, whilst highlighting processes of contact, bilingualism, code-switching and language shift.Table of ContentsPreface; Part I. A Framework for English in South Africa: 1. English in South Africa – contact and change Raymond Hickey; 2. South Africa in the linguistic modelling of world Englishes Edgar Schneider; 3. South African English, the dynamic model and the challenge of Afrikaans influence Ian Bekker; 4. The historical development of South African English: semantic features Ronel Wasserman; 5. Regionality in South African English Deon du Plessis, Ian Bekker and Raymond Hickey; 6. Does editing matter? Editorial work, endonormativity and convergence in written Englishes in South Africa Haidee Kotze; Part II. Sociolinguistics, Globalisation and Multilingualism: 7. Language contact in Cape Town Tessa Dowling, Kay McCormick and Charlyn Dyers; 8. Internal push, external pull: the reverse short front vowel shift in South African English Alida Chevalier; 9. Youth language in South Africa: the role of English in South African Tsotsitaals Heather Brookes; 10. Econo-language planning and transformation in South Africa: from localisation to globalisation Russell Kaschula; 11. Multilingualism in South African education: a southern perspective Kathleen Heugh and Christopher Stroud; Part III. Language Interfaces: 12. Present-day Afrikaans in contact with English Bertus van Rooy; 13. Shift varieties as a typological class? A consideration of South African Indian English Raymond Hickey; 14. Language use and language shift in post-Apartheid South Africa Dorrit Posel and Jochen Zeller; 15. English prepositions in isiXhosa spaces: evidence from code-switching Silvester Ron Simango; 16. Aspects of sentence intonation in Black South African English Sabine Zerbian; 17. The development of cognitive-linguistic skills in multilingual learners: a perspective of Northern Sotho-English children Carien Wilsenach; 18. Linguistic interference in interpreting from English to South African sign language Ella Wehrmeyer; Timeline for South African history; Glossary.
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Cambridge University Press Venantius Fortunatus Vita Sancti MartiniPrologue and Books III
Book SynopsisThis volume provides a new critical text of the Prologue and the first two books of Venantius Fortunatus'' Vita Sancti Martini, a work, written in the latter half of the sixth century, which paraphrases in epic verse the famous prose hagiography of St Martin by Sulpicius Severus. This edition offers the first English translation of and the first full commentary on that part of Venantius'' poem. Venantius was one of the last writers in a recognisably classical Latin tradition and his Vita affords a fascinating insight into the language and literary culture of his time. It is, however, a deceptively allusive and difficult poem, and the introduction and commentary of this book deal extensively with matters of exegesis, textual criticism, language, metre and much else. It will be valuable for students of the literature and culture of late Latin antiquity, and for those interested in early Christianity and hagiography.Trade Review'Nigel M. Kay's edition, with its elegant but faithful translation and helpful … opens this enjoyable text to a wider readership and will be a useful tool for generations of scholars to come … Kay's text, translation and commentary is a masterpiece of philological craftmanship.' Enno Friedrich, Bryn Mawr Classical ReviewTable of ContentsIntroduction; Sigla; Text and translation; Commentary; Appendices.
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Cambridge University Press The Cambridge Handbook of World Englishes
Book SynopsisThe plural form ''Englishes'' conveys the diversity of English as a global language, pinpointing the growth and existence of a large number of national, regional and social forms. The global spread of English and the new varieties that have emerged around the world has grown to be a vast area of study and research, which intersects multiple disciplines. This Handbook provides a comprehensive and authoritative survey of World Englishes from 1600 to the present day. Covering topics such as variationist sociolinguistics, pragmatics, contact linguistics, linguistic anthropology, corpus- and applied linguistics and language history, it combines discussion of traditional topics with a variety of innovative approaches. The chapters, all written by internationally acclaimed authorities, provide up-to-date discussions of the evolution of different Englishes around the globe, a comprehensive coverage of different models and approaches, and some original perspectives on current challenges.Trade Review'This is a must-read volume! Three of the most eminent researchers on World Englishes achieve the difficult feat of capturing the essential findings of research in this vast field whilst also highlighting its contribution to linguistic theories and methodologies, and introducing some genuinely innovative perspectives.' Jenny Cheshire, Queen Mary University of LondonTable of Contents1. World Englishes: an introduction Daniel Schreier, Marianne Hundt and Edgar W. Schneider; Part I. The Making of Englishes: 2. The colonial and post-colonial expansion of English Raymond Hickey; 3. Theoretical models of English as a world language Sarah Buschfeld and Alexander Kautzsch; 4. The contribution of language contact to the emergence of World Englishes Lisa Lim; 5. Population structure and the emergence of World Englishes Salikoko S. Mufwene; 6. World Englishes, migration, and diaspora Lena Zipp; Part II. World Englishes Old and New: 7. A sociolinguistic ecology of colonial Britain David Britain; 8. English in North America Merja Kytö; 9. English in the Caribbean and the Central American rim Michael Aceto; 10. English in Africa Bertus van Rooy; 11. English in South Asia Claudia Lange; 12. English in South-East Asia Lionel Wee; 13. World Englishes old and new: English in Australasia and the South Pacific Carolin Biewer and Kate Burridge; Part III. Linguistics and World Englishes: 14. The global growth of English at the grassroots Christiane Meierkord; 15. Beyond English as a second or foreign language: local uses and the cultural politics of identification Alison Edwards and Philip Seargeant; 16. World Englishes in cyberspace Christian Mair; 17. World Englishes and their dialect roots Daniel Schreier; 18. Lexicography and World Englishes James Lambert; 19. The relevance of World Englishes for variationist sociolinguistics Alexandra D'Arcy; 20. Multilingualism and the World Englishes Sue Fox; 21. Unearthing the diachrony of World Englishes Magnus Huber; 22. Corpus-based approaches to World Englishes Marianne Hundt; 23. World Englishes from the perspective of dialect typology Benedikt Szmrecsanyi and Melanie Röthlisberger; 24. Language Acquisition and World Englishes Sarah Buschfeld; Part IV. Current Challenges: 25. Norms and standards in World Englishes Pam Peters; 26. Identity and indexicality in the study of World Englishes Erik Schleef; 27. The politics of World Englishes Mario Saraceni; 28. World Englishes in the media Andrew Moody; 29. World Englishes and transnationalism Brook Bolander.
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Cambridge University Press Language and the Making of Modern India
Book SynopsisThrough an examination of the creation of the first linguistically organized province in India, Odisha, Pritipuspa Mishra explores the ways regional languages came to serve as the most acceptable registers of difference in post-colonial India. She argues that rather than disrupting the rise and spread of All-India nationalism, regional linguistic nationalism enabled and deepened the reach of nationalism in provincial India. Yet this positive narrative of the resolution of Indian multilingualism ignores the cost of linguistic division. Examining the case of the Adivasis of Odisha, Mishra shows how regional languages in India have come to occupy a curiously hegemonic position. Her study pushes us to rethink our understanding of the vernacular in India as a powerless medium and acknowledges the institutional power of language, contributing to global debates about linguistic justice and the governance of multilingualism. This title is also available as Open Access.Trade Review'This sweeping study clarifies our understanding of the role of language and authority in the Indian nation through Odia speakers' use of literature, education, politics, and identity. Anyone interested in the intersection of language politics and culture, along with its ties to nation and territory, should read Mishra's book.' Rosina Lozano, Princeton University, New Jersey'Intensely engaging, lucidly written and carefully drawn upon rich archival, historical and literary sources, Mishra presents a set of compelling arguments and theoretical insights while analysing the six decades of Odisha as a linguistic state formation. Language and the Making of Modern India shows how regional and national formations are not opposed but reproduce each other in multiple ways.' Asha Sarangi, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India'Language and the Making of Modern India will be valuable to scholars of Indian vernacular politics, regionalism, nationalism, and citizenship. Mishra's is a pioneering study that shows how regional linguistic politics are crucial to understanding the history of citizenship in modern India, and how language became the crucial grounds for the constitution of the Indian national subject.' Farina Mir, University of MichiganTable of ContentsIntroduction: nation in the vernacular; 1. How the vernacular became regional; 2. Vernacular publics: a modern Odia readership imagined; 3. The Odia political subject and the rise of the Odia movement; 4. Odisha as vernacular homeland; 5. The invisible minority: history and the problem of the Adivasi; 6. The genius of India: linguistic difference, regionalism and the Indian nation; Postscript.
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Cambridge University Press The Politics of the First World War
Book SynopsisThe Great War is an immense, confusing and overwhelming historical conflict - the ideal case study for teaching game theory and international relations. Using thirteen historical puzzles, from the outbreak of the war and the stability of attrition, to unrestricted submarine warfare and American entry into the war, this book provides students with a rigorous yet accessible training in game theory. Each chapter shows, through guided exercises, how game theoretical models can explain otherwise challenging strategic puzzles, shedding light on the role of individual leaders in world politics, cooperation between coalitions partners, the effectiveness of international law, the termination of conflict, and the challenges of making peace. Its analytical history of World War I also surveys cutting edge political science research on international relations and the causes of war. Written by a leading game theorist known for his expertise of the war, this textbook includes useful student features Trade Review'The Politics of the First World War uses game theory to resolve some enduring puzzles of the Great War, while simultaneously using the history of the war to teach game theory and to illuminate ongoing debates about international security. Wolford's unique analytic synthesis greatly enhances our understanding and teaching of the theory and history of conflict.' Jack S. Levy, Rutgers University, New Jersey'The Politics of the First World War offers a creative approach to learning about international relations. It provides a clear and accessible introduction to game theory and international relations theory. The book's rich history of World War I underscores that game theory can help us understand one of the most consequential events of the twentieth century.' Matthew Fuhrmann, Texas A & M University'Scott Wolford has written an accessible and engaging introduction to game theory. Set against the backdrop of World War I, the book explains what game theory is, how it works, and how it can help us understand important puzzles in international relations - and even manages to teach some history along the way. The chapters build technical knowledge gradually as the Great War unfolds, rages, and then ends 'in a whimper'. The Politics of the First World War: A Course in Game Theory and International Security will be a very useful teaching tool for undergraduate and introductory graduate courses.' Katja B. Kleinberg, State University of New York, Binghamton'What a fabulous book Scott Wolford has written! While there are many competing textbooks to introduce students to international relations, there was no textbook for follow-up classes. There now is. Scott Wolford has written an engrossing and compelling book that masterfully weaves the events and puzzles of the First World War with a rigorous introduction to game theory. This is a fantastic idea and he pulls it off wonderfully. Students see the interaction and exchange between history and theory-building close up, in a way that makes both exciting. This book will change how students learn and how professors teach. I will make it the core of my own intermediate class.' Henk Goemans, University of Rochester'Scott Wolford uses an innovative puzzle-based pedagogy, and cutting-edge analytical tools, to introduce modern theories of international relations and security through the historical lens of World War I. His 'real-time' approach to teaching how leaders make decisions is simply the best I've seen, perfect for developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills in readers.' Toby J. Rider, Texas Tech University'A masterful yet accessible study in game theory and history that will be invaluable for undergraduate and graduate students. Truly one of a kind.' Amy Yuen, Middlebury College, Vermont'This is a superb book, a refreshing introduction to game theory, and an enlightening analysis of complex episodes in the unfolding of the First World War. A real tour de force.' Alexandre Debs, Yale University, ConnecticutTable of ContentsPreface; 1. Introduction: the Great War; 2. The theory of War I: commitment problems; 3. Armed continent: the Anglo-German naval race; 4. Leaping into the dark: Europe goes to war; 5. The theory of World War II: information problems; 6. A scrap of paper: Belgium, France, and British entry; 7. Troubled partnerships: coalitions at war; 8. The best laid plans: attrition's static horror; 9. Choosing sides: building military coalitions; 10. Coordinating caution: naval war in the North Sea; 11. The theory of World War III: commitment and war termination; 12. The theory of World War IV: information and war termination; 13. Too proud to fight?: U-boats and American neutrality; 14. The end of the beginning: victory, defeat, and peace; 15. Conclusion: history and the present; Bibliography; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Register Genre and Style
Book SynopsisA fully updated and expanded second edition of this flagship work, which introduces methodological techniques to carry out analyses of text varieties, and provides descriptions of the most important text varieties in English. Part I introduces an analytical framework for studying registers, genre conventions, and styles, while Part II provides more detailed corpus-based descriptions of text varieties in English, including spoken interpersonal varieties, general and professional written varieties and emerging electronic varieties. Part III introduces more advanced analytical approaches and deals with larger theoretical concerns, such as the relationship between register studies and other sub-disciplines of linguistics, and practical applications of register analysis. A new chapter on EAP and ESP has been added, with new sections on the important differences between academic writing in the humanities and sciences, and a case study on engineering reports as an ESP register and genre. Coverage of new electronic registers has been updated, and a new analysis of hybrid registers has been added.Trade Review'This book is an excellent discourse analysis resource for both students and professionals from all research orientations. It includes very detailed frameworks for situational, linguistic, and functional analyses of variation.' Viviana Cortes, Georgia State UniversityTable of Contents1. Registers, genres, and styles: fundamental varieties of language; Part I. Analytical Framework: 2. Describing the situational characteristics of registers and genres; 3. Analysing linguistic features and their functions; Part II. Detailed Descriptions of Registers, Genres, and Styles: 4. Interpersonal spoken registers; 5. Written registers, genres, and styles; 6. Academic and professional written registers; 7. Registers and genres in interpersonal electronic communication; 8. Historical evolution of registers, genres, and styles; Part III. Larger Theoretical Issues: 9. Multidimensional patterns of register variation; 10. Register studies in context.
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Cambridge University Press English and Empire
Book SynopsisCombining statistical modelling and archival study, English and Empire investigates how African diasporic, Chinese, and Indian characters have been voiced in British fiction and drama produced between 1768 and 1929. The analysis connects patterns of linguistic representation to changes in the imperial political economy, to evolving language ideologies that circulate in the Anglophone world, and to shifts in sociocultural anxieties that crosscut race and empire. In carrying out his investigation, David West Brown makes the case for a methodological approach that links the distant (quantitative) and close (qualitative) reading of diverse digital artefacts. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, the book will appeal to a variety of scholars and students including sociolinguists interested in historical language variation, as well as literary scholars interested in postcolonial studies and the digital humanities.Trade Review'English and Empire is innovative in both methodology and scope. With its interdisciplinary examination of racialized literary dialect in imperial contexts, Brown's study makes crucial and needed contributions to both linguistic and literary studies.' Taryn Hakala, University of California, Merced'Overall, this is an insightful study, just as much from the point of view of the methodology employed as well as with regard to the insights concerning the features used in literary texts to portray the speech patterns of colonial subjects and how these reflect attitudes and stereotypes of society at large … Linguists will benefit from the detailed descriptions and evaluations of the 'digital toolkit' and literary scholars will benefit from looking at corpus patterns and wider contexts of literary texts if they give it a go.' Andrea Sand, AngliaTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Literary dialect, race, and empire; 3. Corpus design; 4. An overview of data and the digital toolkit; 5. Case 1: African diasporic dialogue; 6. Case 2: Indian dialogue; 7. Case 3: Chinese dialogue; 8. The enduring power of mimicry and the politics of measurement.
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Cambridge University Press SixteenthCentury Readers FifteenthCentury Books
Book SynopsisInvestigating the reception of medieval manuscripts over a long century, and the members of the Tudor gentry family who owned them, reveals an unexpectedly strong interest in works of the past, and the continuing intellectual and domestic importance of medieval manuscripts in an age of print.Trade Review'Overall, Sixteenth-Century Readers, Fifteenth-Century Books offers a compelling case study of a kind of reading and class of readers … it is well written, copiously documented, and should serve as a model to other researchers working in a similar vein.' Megan L. Cook, The Library'… this book is an important contribution to our understanding of how and why books were read during the English Reformation.' Hilary Maddocks, Script & PrintTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Family matters: the Roberts family of Willesden; 2. Private faces in public places; 3. Devotional reading in the reigns of Henry VII and Henry VIII; 4. Out of the cloister, out of the family; 5. Books and their uses; 6. Devotional reading in the reigns of Mary Tudor and Elizabeth I; Conclusion: Newly reformed readers?; Postscript: after the family: the manuscripts' later histories; Appendix 1. Timeline of key events during the lifetimes of Thomas and Edmund Roberts; Appendix 2. Summary list of contents of manuscripts owned by the Roberts family; Appendix 3. Manuscripts and printed books of uncertain association; Appendix 4. Other families named Roberts; Bibliography; Index of manuscripts; General Index.
£999.99
Cambridge University Press Civilizing Disability Society
Book SynopsisThis book investigates the ways in which the civil society provisions in the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is used to civilize grassroots disability associations in Nicaragua by changing them from local mutual support and service providers into rights advocates organizations that fit a global model.Trade Review'Through an in-depth exploration of the context and narratives of the Nicaraguan disability community, the author provides a unique, interesting and heads on reality check for CRPD implementation and disability rights advocacy in the Global South.' Maya Sabatello, Columbia University, New York'This fascinating study shines a spotlight on the realities and experiences of Nicaraguan disabled people's organisations, which are shaped by both the rights-based perspective embedded in the UNCRPD and Nicaragua's civic participation model of solidaridad. Meyers' insightful analysis brings to the surface uncomfortable tensions that often exist between Western understandings of human rights and local interpretations, particularly in Southern contexts. This excellent book is highly engaging and surprisingly revealing - a wake-up call for the international disability rights movement and an essential read for anyone who is interested in how best to meet the challenge of implementing disability rights around the globe without alienating disabled people themselves.' David Cobley, University of BirminghamTable of Contents1. Spending down a grant; 2. Inhabiting Nicaraguan civil society at the intersection; 3. The problem with pretty little programs; 4. Grassroots members walking and rolling away; 5. Identity politics as the continuation of war by other means; 6. Innovation at the crossroads; 7. The CRPD's civilizing mission.
£95.00
Cambridge University Press Phonetics and Speech Science
Book SynopsisWritten in a clear, approachable way, this textbook provides an introduction to the science of phonetics: how speech sounds are produced, how we classify them, and how they are processed to allow the rapid transmission of language-based messages. Comprehensive yet accessible, it is ideal for a beginner to the field.Trade Review'MacKay's book is an impressive combination of rigorous pedagogy and an accessible writing style.' Aaron Kaplan, Department of Linguistics, University of Utah'This valuable textbook is a comprehensive and authoritative resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of speech sounds and their production. What sets this book apart from others is its comprehensive coverage of both articulatory and acoustic phonetics without sacrificing detail in either area. MacKay has done a commendable job of presenting complex concepts in a clear and accessible manner, making the material easy to understand and apply.' Amanda Dalola, University of MinnesotaTable of ContentsList of figures; List of tables; Acknowledgments; 1. Phonetics and language; 2. Phonetic transcription; 3. Anatomy and physiology of speech; 4. Air pressure and aerodynamics; 5. Consonants; 6. Vowels; 7. Sounds of North American English; 8. Voice, phonation, and nasality; 9. Airstream mechanisms: clicks, implosives, ejectives, esophageal speech; 10. Speech dynamics; 11. Suprasegmentals; 12. Acoustics; 13. Interlocutors: talkers and hearers; Glossary; References; Index.
£85.50
Cambridge University Press Developmental Dyslexia across Languages and Writing Systems
Book SynopsisThis volume presents the first truly systematic, multi-disciplinary, and cross-linguistic study of the language and writing system factors affecting the emergence of dyslexia. Bringing together a team of scholars from a wide variety of disciplines, it takes a dual focus on the language-specific properties of dyslexia and on its core components across languages and orthographies, to challenge theories on the nature, identification and prevalence of dyslexia, and to reveal new insights. Part I highlights the nature, identification and prevalence of dyslexia across multiple languages including English, French, Dutch, Czech and Slovakian, Finnish, Arabic, Hebrew, Japanese and Chinese, while Part II takes a cross-linguistic stance on topics such as the nature of dyslexia, the universals that determine relevant precursor measures, competing hypotheses of brain-based deficits, modelling outcomes, etiologies, and intergenerational gene-environment interactions.Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Developmental dyslexia: a cross-linguistic perspective Ludo Verhoeven, Charles Perfetti and Kenneth Pugh; Part I. Developmental Dyslexia across Languages and Writing Systems: 2. Developmental dyslexia in English Charles Perfetti and Lindsay Harris; 3. Developmental dyslexia in French Caroline Sprenger-Charolles; 4. Developmental dyslexia in Dutch Ludo Verhoeven; 5. Developmental dyslexia in Czech-Slovakian Markéta Caravolas, Marína Mikulajová and Anna Kuchaská; 6. Developmental dyslexia in Finnish Heikki Lyytinen, Ulla Richardson and Mikko Aro; 7. Developmental dyslexia in Russian Marina Zhukova and Elena Grigorenko; 8. Developmental dyslexia in Hebrew David Share, Michal Shany and Orly Lipka; 9. Developmental dyslexia in Japanese Teiko Wydell; 10. Developmental dyslexia in Chinese Min Xu, Li Hai Tan and Charles Perfetti; Part II. Cross-linguistic Perspectives on Developmental Dyslexia: 11. Behavioral precursors of developmental dyslexia Karin Landerl; 12. Neural predictors of developmental dyslexia Elizabeth Norton, John Gabrieli and Nadine Gaab; 13. Neurocognitive markers of developmental dyslexia Lan Shuai, Stephen Frost, Nicole Landi, Einar Mencl and Kenneth Pugh; 14. Role of visual attention in developmental dyslexia Andrea Facoetti, Sandro Franceschini and Simone Gori; 15. Morphological and semantic processing in developmental dyslexia S. Hélène Deacon, Xiuli Tong and Catherine Mimeau; 16. Modeling the variability of developmental dyslexia Johannes C. Ziegler, Conrad Perry and Marco Zorzi; 17. Modeling developmental dyslexia across languages and writing systems Jason Zevin; 18. Etiology of developmental dyslexia Richard K. Olson, Janice M. Keenan, Brian Byrne and Stefan Samuelsson; 19. Intergenerational transmission in developmental dyslexia Fumiko Hoeft and Cheng Wang; Epilogue; 20. Developmental dyslexia across languages and writing systems: the big picture Charles Perfetti, Kenneth Pugh and Ludo Verhoeven.
£122.55
Cambridge University Press Poetry and Language
Book SynopsisMichael Ferber''s accessible introduction to poetry''s unusual uses of language tackles a wide range of subjects from a linguistic point of view. Written with the non-expert in mind, the book explores current linguistic concepts and theories and applies them to a variety of major poetic features. Equally appealing to linguists who feel that poetry has been unjustly neglected, the broad field of investigation touches on meter, rhyme (and other sound effects), onomatopoeia, syntax, meaning, metaphor, style, and translation, among others. Close study of poetic examples are mainly in English, but the book also focuses on several French, Latin, Greek, German, and Japanese examples, to show what is different and far from inevitable in English. This original, and unusually wide ranging study, delivers an engaging and often witty summary of how we define what poetry is.Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Meter and the syllable; 3. Rhyme; 4. Onomatopoeia and sound symbolism; 5. Unusual word order and other syntactic quirks in poetry; 6. The meaning of a poem; 7. Metaphor; 8. Translating poetry; Appendix: on quantity and pitch; Works cited; Index.
£68.40
Cambridge University Press Power Up Level 1 Posters 10
Book SynopsisThese lively posters aid revision of the Level 1 vocabulary by giving pupils the chance to practice unit language in a different context. This pack includes 10 posters.
£69.89
Cambridge University Press The Cambridge Handbook of Intercultural Communication
Book SynopsisA highly interdisciplinary overview of the wide spectrum of current international research and professional practice in intercultural communication, this is a key reference book for students, lecturers and professionals alike. Key examples of contrastive, interactive, imagological and interlingual approaches are discussed, as well as the impact of cultural, economic and socio-political power hierarchies in cultural encounters, essential for contemporary research in critical intercultural communication and postcolonial studies. The Handbook also explores the spectrum of professional applications of that research, from intercultural teaching and training to the management of culturally mixed groups, facilitating use by professionals in related fields. Theories are introduced systematically using ordinary language explanations and examples, providing an engaging approach to readers new to the field. Students and researchers in a wide variety of disciplines, from cultural studies to linguiTrade Review'Distinguishing itself from an already crowded field of reference resources, The Cambridge Handbook of Intercultural Communication is comprehensive, well organized, and bridges disciplines. With its in-depth examination of theoretical frames germane to this broad field, the handbook will be valuable for scholars in the fields of linguistics, psychology, education, business, and the many other fields in which global connectedness and culture are core concepts … This handbook will be valuable across the scholarly spectrum.' D. M. Moss, Choice'Overall, this is a well-edited book, which deserves appreciation for its breadth and focus, and the way how it managed to transfer the debates of power relations to contemporary monocultural settings. Based on original contributions to the field, The Handbook takes a genuinely interdisciplinary approach and will certainly inspire future research in the field of intercultural communication.' Zsuzsanna Zsubrinszky, LINGUIST ListTable of ContentsIntroduction Guido Rings and Sebastian M. Rasinger; Part I. Introducing Intercultural Communication: 1. What is culture? Werner Delanoy; 2. What is intercultural communication? Jan D. ten Thije; 3. Rethinking intercultural competence Jürgen Bolten; 4. Interculturality or transculturality? Heinz Antor; Part II. Theoretical Approaches: 5. Critical intercultural communication and the digital environment Thomas K. Nakayama; 6. From shared values to cultural dimensions: a comparative review Elizabeth A. Tuleja and Michael Schachner; 7. Towards integrative intercultural communication Liisa Salo-Lee; 8. The power of literature Birgit Neumann; 9. Psychoanalytic approaches to memory and intercultural communication Jolanta A. Drzewiecka; 10. Sociological approaches Uttaran Dutta and Judith N. Martin; 11. Introducing intercultural ethics Richard Evanoff; Part III. Methods: 12. Decolonizing gender and intercultural communication in transnational contexts Lara Martin Lengel, Yannick Kluch and Ahmet Atay; 13. Migration in the digital social mediasphere Peter Stockinger; 14. Linguistic politeness Claus Ehrhardt; 15. Contemporary literature and intercultural understanding Gesine Lenore Schiewer; 16. Enhancing intercultural skills through storytelling Stephan Wolting; 17. Cinema as intercultural communication Joanne Leal; 18. Intercultural memory and violence in Jewish literature Verena Dolle; 19. Intercultural communication in social work practice Antonio López Peláez and Emilio José Gómez Ciriano; 20. Intercultural education in study abroad contexts Jane Jackson; 21. Intercultural communication in the courtroom: the doctrine of public policy Bertil Cottier; Part IV. Application: 22. Intercultural communication in the context of the hyper-mobility of the school population within and outside Europe Emmanuelle le Pichon; 23. Culture and management Marie-Thérèse Claes; 24. Language and othering in contemporary Europe Anne Ife; 25. Black British writing: Benjamin Zephaniah's didactic poetics Deirdre Osborne; 26. Cultural encounters in contemporary Latin American cinema: intersections of transnationality Sarah Barrow; 27. Religion and intercultural communication Margaret Littler; 28 Irish-English cultural encounters in the diaspora Bronwen Walter; 29. Intercultural dimensions in academic mobility: South Korea and Spain F. Manuel Montalbán, Francisco M. Llorente and Evelina Zurita; Part V. Assessment: 30. Defining, developing and assessing intercultural competence Darla K. Deardorff; 31. Effects of social media use on cultural adaptation Stephen M. Croucher and Ming Li; 32. A constructivist approach to assessing intercultural communication competence Milton J. Bennett.
£133.95
Cambridge University Press Power Up Level 3 Flashcards Pack of 175
Book SynopsisA brand new course from a bestselling author team, designed to create ''future ready'' learners who embrace life with confidence. The Level 3 Flashcards present the illustrated vocabulary for every unit of the Level 3 Pupil''s Book.
£48.25
Cambridge University Press Power Up Level 2 Flashcards Pack of 180
Book SynopsisThe Level 2 Flashcards present the illustrated vocabulary for every unit of the Level 2 Pupil's Book.
£48.25
Cambridge University Press Power Up Level 2 Posters 10
Book SynopsisA brand new course from a bestselling author team, designed to create ''future ready'' learners who embrace life with confidence. These lively posters aid revision of the Level 2 vocabulary by giving pupils the chance to practice unit language in a different context. This pack includes 10 posters.
£69.89
