This edited volume offers a state-of-the-art synthesis of the historical role of radical journalism, its present iterations, and plans for the future of a journalism that is committed to liberatory movements and politics.

What is Linguistics? How do languages work? Why is this important?

Answering these questions and more, Linguistics: An Introduction covers all the key topics that you will need in your study of language and linguistics. Over 17 chapters, William McGregor outlines the core ideas and approaches in the field, tracing their development and discussing the most recent trends. Using examples from a wide range of languages and contexts from around the world, this book assumes no prior knowledge of li...

Now in its sixth edition, this book provides engaging, practice-oriented case studies analyzing communication professionals’ crisis preparation and responses, illustrating key considerations for communicating with both internal and external stakeholders during and after a crisis.

A lively introduction to world Englishes, describing varieties used in a wide range of countries worldwide, and setting them within their historical and social contexts. Providing essential knowledge and skills for students of world Englishes, this second edition is a timely update of the leading introduction to the subject.

This established text--now revised and updated--reveals how spoken language skills are acquired and how they affect children’s later reading and writing achievement. With a unique focus on the needs of educators, the book examines the foundations of language in the developing brain.

Dies ist die Geschichte von zwei Jungen, einem gestohlenen Auto und einer Reise voller Umwege und Abenteuer durch ein unbekanntes Deutschland: Die Sommerferien beginnen, aber Maik Klingenberg wird sie allein zu Hause am Swimmingpool verbringen. Seine Mutter ist in einer Klinik, sein Vater verreist mit der Assistentin und Freunde hat Maik keine. Doch dann kreuzt plötzlich sein Mitschüler Tschick auf. Er kommt eigentlich aus Russland, wohnt in einer Hochhaussiedlung - und hat ein Auto dabei. ...

This book concentrates on argumentation as it emerges in ordinary discourse, whether the discourse is institutionalized or strictly informal. Crucial concepts from the theory of argumentation are systematically discussed and explained with the help of examples from real-life discourse and texts. The basic principles are explained that are instrumental in the analysis and evaluation of argumentative discourse. Methodical instruments are offered for identifying differences of opinion, analyzing...