The Handbook of Educational Linguistics is a dynamic,
scientifically grounded overview revealing the complexity of this
growing field while remaining accessible for students, researchers,
language educators, curriculum developers, and educational policy
makers.
A single volume overview of educational linguistics, written by leading specialists in its many relevant fields
Takes
into account the diverse theoretical foundations, core themes, major
findings, and practical applications of educational linguistics
Highlights the multidisciplinary reach of educational linguistics
Each chapter portrays the complexity of its subject matter while remaining accessible to a wide audience.
This book aims to review the work done in psychology and linguistics on language processing and to relate it to the learning of a second language. It is aimed at the student language teacher who will also be studying aspects of linguistics such as phonology alongside psychological theories and theories of language learning.
It is an attempt to pull together the two disciplines with a specific focus on the second language learner.
It will also be of interest to postgraduate students in off ering them a wide variety of sources for further research.
A Companion to Tourism (Blackwell Companions to Geography)
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This groundbreaking Companion offers readers an opportunity
to reassess key themes in contemporary tourism studies in the light of
recent theoretical developments in tourism studies and the social
sciences, as well as dramatic changes in the operating environment for
tourism.
A critical overview of current research in tourism studies.
Offers
readers an opportunity to reassess key themes in tourism studies in the
light of recent developments, such as terrorist attacks, SARS and the
financial failure of airlines.
Comprises 48 specially commissioned essays, written by more than 50 acknowledged experts from around the world.
Covers
cutting-edge perspectives and topics, including tourism’s role in
globalization, sustainable tourism, and the state’s role in tourism
development.
The Limits of Dream: A Scientific Exploration of the Mind / Brain Interface
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The clearest presentation of research and philosophy currently available relating to the mind/brain interface
Discusses the cognitive processes of dreaming utilized in film and artificial intelligence
Describes the functioning of dream in creative process
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