Bøker av John Edwards

The first book to highlight the most pressing sociology-of-language themes of our times. All of which have to do with the twin issues of power and identity . Important evidence and illustrations bearing upon these matters are provided and supplemented by an extensive bibliography.

This book provides comprehensive coverage of language contact in classroom settings. Particularly highlighted are the range and implications of attitudes towards languages and dialects, as well as broad consideration of the assumptions and intentions underpinning bilingual and multicultural education.

By looking at the effect of language difference, Edwards examines the interaction of language with nationalism, politics, history, identity and education. This book unpicks this complexity and creates a multidisciplinary overview.

Suitable for business people and tech buffs who want a look at what's ahead in the world of telecommunications, this overview describes technologies on the drawing board at research laboratories around the world.

Investigates the use of race-conscious practices in social policy in Britain and America, and evaluates the effectiveness of a range of education and employment policies.

7 Reece Mews, South Kensington, was the artist Francis Bacon's home and studio for over 30 years. On his death in 1992, access was granted to photographer Perry Ogden to work undisturbed for days on end to produce this fascinating record of the artist's private space and its contents.

Religious education in liberal pluralist societies underwent radical change in the 1980s and 1990s, with a major shift towards multi-faith, educationally oriented programmes. This text looks at the philosophical underpinning of the study and teaching of religion in modern societies.