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The Handbook of Applied Linguistics is a collection of newly commissioned articles that provide a comprehensive and up-to-date picture of the field of Applied L

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Contributors explore a range of sociolinguistic topics, including language variation, language ideologies, bi/multilingualism, language policy, linguistic lands

The definitive reference work for this diverse and fertile field: an outstanding international team contribute 41 new essays covering topics from the nature of