This book offers contemporary perspectives on English pronunciation teaching and research in the context of increasing multilingualism and English as an international language.
This fourth edition is an updated version of what has become the classic account of Twentieth-century Marxism. It includes new bibliographical information and sections covering... Læs mere
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At the intersection of the warmth of hearth and home and the dangers of the street lies the tenuous position of women engaged in reproductive labour, those involved in the sex trade and those in domestic positions.
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After discussing the dynamics of the primary campaigns, the authors examine three broad sets of issues that play a key role in voting: foreign policy, domestic policies, and the culture wars.
In Roger Simon's new collection based on ten years of research, the respected scholar reminds us that historically traumatic events simultaneously... Læs mere