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Suitable for anyone approaching Hallidayan linguistics for the first time Updatedtoincluderecentresearchontheuseoffunctionalanalysisinstudiesofgenre –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Format: PB Binding: Paperback Extent: 336 pp Nov 2012 £26.99 Thomas Bloor, Fellow of the School of Languages and Social Sciences, Aston University Meriel Bloor, Fellow of the Centre for Applied Linguistics, University of Warwick SummarySummary
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The Functional Analysis of yEnglish, Third Edition
Thomas Bloor, Meriel Bloor
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––A ibl i t d ti t th l i f th t t i dAn accessible introduction to the analysis of the structure, meaning and
use of the English language in the context of the Hallidayan systemic
functional grammar model
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Key Selling PointsKey Selling Points
Suitable for anyone approaching Hallidayan linguistics for the first time
Updated to include recent research on the use of functional analysis in studies of genre
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9781444156652 Updated to include recent research on the use of functional analysis in studies of genre and discourse in educational, scientific, clinical, political and legal contexts
Includes an introduction to probability and even more detail on the simple system
networks
Provides a thoroughly revised section on corpus linguistics and detailed sections on pragmatics and cognitive linguistics
Accompanied by additional exercises, activities and supplementary readings at
www.hodderplus.com/linguistics
Nov 2012
£26.99
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Format: PB
Binding: Paperback
Extent: 336 pp
SummarySummary
The Functional Analysis of English is an accessible introduction that helps students to
understand the structure, meaning and use of the English language in the context of the
Hallidayan systemic functional grammar model. Assuming no prior knowledge, The
Functional Analysis of English presents the Hallidayan approach via a variety of texts taken
from science, film, history and letters, thus enabling students to apply the Hallidayan
approach to the analysis or teaching of English.
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Target MarketTarget Market
Undergraduate students of linguistics, applied linguistics and English language plus TESOL
students
The Author(s)The Author(s)
Thomas Bloor, Fellow of the School of Languages and Social Sciences, Aston University
Meriel Bloor, Fellow of the Centre for Applied Linguistics, University of Warwick
Business Economics
Rob Dransfield
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Clear, concise and written by an expert currently lecturing in the field,
Business Economics focuses exclusively on what students need to know to
achieve success in their business course and today's global economyachieve success in their business course and today's global economy.
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Key Selling PointsKey Selling Points
Comprehensive and stimulating introduction to business economics
Cutting‐edge case studies that bring the theory to life
Covers all the core areas of business economics that students need to know to succeed at
the undergraduate level
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9781444170450the undergraduate level
Key economics terms are explained clearly throughout to aid understanding
Chapter objectives, key ideas tables and summaries help students check their progress
SummarySummary
Part of the 360 Degree Series, which provides authoritative yet accessible introductions to
core business studies modules, Business Economics sits firmly within the business,
economics and accountancy curriculum to help students meet their academic and career
goals Students will develop skills for exam and career success with business textbooks from
Nov 2012
£26.99
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Binding: Paperback
Extent: 350 pp goals. Students will develop skills for exam and career success with business textbooks from
the 360 Degree Series.
Target MarketTarget MarketUndergraduates studying business or accountancy
The Author(s)The Author(s)
Rob Dransfield, Senior Lecturer in Economics, Nottingham Trent University
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Unlocking Company Law,g p y2nd edition
Susan McLaughlin
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––U l ki C L b i th l t lif ith di k f tUnlocking Company Law brings the law to life with diagrams, key facts
charts and activities to ensure that students engage with, and fully
understand, company law. This second edition includes Focus sections
that examine the law in more detail.
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Key Selling PointsKey Selling Points
This text's pedagogic approach sets it apart from the literature by helping students to
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9781444171013 This text s pedagogic approach sets it apart from the literature by helping students to
engage with complex and detailed legal concepts
Numerous citations, quotations and extracts expose students to primary sources of legal
language
Cases and judgments are highlighted making them easy to find for cross‐reference and
revision
Concepts and terms are explained clearly allowing for maximum accessibility and
understanding
S ti h i t ti lti l h i ti d d t t th l
Nov 2012
£27.99
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Format: PB
Binding: Paperback
Extent: 448 pp Supporting resources such as interactive multiple choice questions and updates to the law
are available at www.unlockingthelaw.co.uk
SummarySummary
Company law is a vibrant and fast‐moving area of the legal system. Unlocking Company Law
will ensure that students grasp the main concepts with ease. The book explains in detailed
yet straightforward terms concepts such as legal structures of business organisations, the
company as a distinct legal person, company formation and governance, shareholders, and
capital maintenance and distributions. This second edition is fully up‐to‐date with the latest
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developments in the law and now includes all significant new cases, new material on
rescuing troubled companies and takeovers, and full coverage of the Companies Act 2006 as
well as the BIS Report 2010.
The Unlocking the Law series is designed specifically to make the law accessible. Each
chapter opens with a list of aims and objectives, contains activities such as quick quizzes and
self‐test questions, key facts charts and diagrams to aid learning. Summaries help students
check their understanding of each chapter, and there is a glossary of legal terminology. New
features include problem questions with guidance on answering, as well as essay questions
and answer plans, plus cases and materials exercises. All titles in the series follow the same
formula and include the same features so students can move easily from one subject toformula and include the same features so students can move easily from one subject to
another. The series covers all the core subjects required by the Bar Council and the Law
Society for entry onto professional qualifications as well as popular option units.
Target MarketTarget Market
Undergraduate law students
The Author(s)The Author(s)
Susan McLaughlin, Senior Lecturer, Nottingham Law School
Second Language Learning g g gTheories,Third Edition
Rosamond Mitchell, Florence Myles, Emma Marsden –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––A clear and concise overview of the field of second language learning
theories for the complete beginner
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Key Selling PointsKey Selling Points
A brand new chapter on information‐processing including language production and
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comprehension
A glossary of key linguistic terms
A new timeline of second language learning theory development
An updated chapter on cognitive models of language
Case studies and data samples from a variety of languages
Chapter summaries provide an evaluation of the theories discussed
Nov 2012
£21.99
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Format: PB
Binding: Paperback
Extent: 352 pp SummarySummary
Second Language Learning Theories provides a clear and concise overview of the field of
second language acquisition (SLA). This third edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect
the very latest research in the field of SLA. Written by a team of leading academics working
in different SLA specialisms, this book provides an expert analysis of the main theories from
multiple perspectives to offer a broad and balanced introduction to the topic. The book
covers all the main theoretical perspectives currently active in the SLA field and sets them in
a broader perspective per chapter, e.g. linguistic, cognitive or sociolinguistic. Each chapter
examines how the various theories view language, the learner and the acquisition process.
S i f k t di d l f d t l ti t i t f l ill t t
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Summaries of key studies and examples of data relating to a variety of languages illustrate
the different theoretical perspectives. Each chapter concludes with an evaluative summary
of the theories discussed.
Target MarketTarget MarketStudents studying for a degree in linguistics and TESOL teachers
The Author(s)The Author(s)
Rosamond Mitchell Professor of Applied Linguistics University of SouthamptonRosamond Mitchell, Professor of Applied Linguistics, University of Southampton
Florence Myles, Professor of Second Language Acquisition, Department of Linguistics,
University of Essex
Emma Marsden, Senior Lecturer in Second Language Education, University of York
Essential French Grammar
Mike Thacker, Casimir d'Angelo
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––A combined reference grammar and workbook designed to meet the
needs of intermediate students of French, containing clear grammar
explanations real life language examples illustrations tables andexplanations, real‐life language examples, illustrations, tables and
exercises to reinforce learning
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Key Selling PointsKey Selling Points
Key points boxes, tables and cartoons keep the text lively and help students visualise grammatical points
A wide variety of practice questions at the end of each chapter gives students an
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9781444166897A wide variety of practice questions at the end of each chapter gives students an
opportunity to test their progress
A glossary of grammatical terms ‐ clearly explained in both French and English ‐ ensure
that students really understand the building blocks of the language
Authentic texts from novels, newspapers and magazines demonstrate complex grammar
while exposing students to French as it is used today
Online, interactive exercises with audio answers for listening and pronunciation practice are provided at www.hodderplus.com/languages
Dec 2012
£19.99
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Format: PB
Binding: Paperback
Extent: 336 pp
SummarySummary
Essential French Grammar is a student‐friendly French grammar designed to meet the needs
of intermediate students of French. Written by expert, academic teachers who understand
which areas students find difficult, each chapter contains clear grammar explanations; a 'key
points' box summarising the grammar concept; real‐life language examples in French with
English translations; an illustration to show grammar in action; tables to reinforce grammar
'rules‘; a newspaper, magazine or novel extract to illustrate grammar in context; and a
variety exercises to reinforce learning. A glossary of grammatical terms ‐ in French and
English ‐ provides a quick reference for revision, and the answers to the exercises are also
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included so students can check their progress.
Target MarketTarget MarketIntermediate undergraduate students of French
The Author(s)The Author(s)
Mike Thacker, formerly Director of the Language Centre, University of Surrey
Casimir d'Angelo, Director of the Language Unit, Department of Engineering, University of
Cambridge
Understanding Sociolinguisticsg g
Enam Al‐Wer
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––A step‐by‐step introduction to the analytical framework and methodology
of sociolinguistics
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Key Selling PointsKey Selling Points
A systematic introduction to methodology as well as theory
Assumes no prior knowledge of the field
Includes revision exercises at the end of each chapter
SummarySummary
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9780340807743SummarySummary
Understanding Sociolinguistics provides a step‐by‐step introduction to the analytical
framework and methodology of this core Linguistics courses.
It is a comprehensive overview of the key linguistic traditions of the past, starting with Labov
in the 1960s, and shows students how sociolinguistics diverged from these. Recent
sociolinguistic developments and their impact on other linguistic domains, such as the study
of language change and dialect contact, are also clearly explained. Sociolinguistic
methodologies are illustrated throughout using examples from studies worldwide and citing
the major works in this field.
Dec 2012
£21.99
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Format: PB
Binding: Paperback
Extent: 256 pp In addition, factors of linguistic variability such as class, style and age are examined in detail,
and there is a chapter focusing on gender in which the findings and interpretations of
gender differentiation in language are presented. The contribution of sociolinguistics to
language change is examined with reference to socio‐historical linguistics via the works of
major scholars. Dialect geography and the formation of new dialects are also covered, taking
examples from languages around the world.
Each chapter includes revision exercises and further reading lists so students can test their
understanding and aid their own research.
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Target MarketTarget MarketUndergraduate students taking courses in sociolinguistics
The Author(s)The Author(s)
Enam Al‐Wer, Lecturer in Linguistics, Department of Language and Linguistics, Essex
University