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Academic Writing In A Global Context: The Politics And Practices Of Publishing In English
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Academic Writing in a Global Context addresses the issue of the pressure on academics worldwide to produce their work in English in scholarly publishing, and why the growth of the use of academic English matters.Drawing on an eight year textethnographic study of the experiences of fifty scholars working in Europe, this book discusses these questions at both a macro and micro level through discussions of knowledge evaluation systems on all levels, and analysis of the progress of a text towards publication. In addition to this, case studies of individual scholars in their local institutions and countries are used to illustrate experiences of using English in the academic world.Academic Writing in a Global Context examines the impact of the growing dominance of English on academic writing for publication globally. The authors explore the ways in which the global status attributed to English is impacting on the lives and practices of multilingual scholars working in contexts where English is not the official language of communication and throws into relief the politics surrounding academic publishing.This book will be of interest to postgraduates and professionals in the fields of World Englishes, language and globalization and English Language Teaching.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Academic Writing in a Global Context'? A: The book addresses the pressure on academics to publish in English and explores the implications of using English in scholarly publishing worldwide.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Academic Writing in a Global Context' is Theresa Lillis.
- Q: How does this book examine the use of English in academic writing? A: It draws on an eight-year study of fifty scholars in Europe, discussing macro and micro-level impacts, and includes case studies of individual scholars.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in this book? A: Key themes include the dominance of English in academic publishing, the impact on multilingual scholars, and the politics surrounding scholarly communication.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on April 30, 2010.
- Q: What is the format of 'Academic Writing in a Global Context'? A: This book is available in a paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 224 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for professionals in language education? A: Yes, it will be of interest to postgraduates and professionals in fields such as World Englishes, language globalization, and English Language Teaching.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of the book is the first edition.
- Q: What category does 'Academic Writing in a Global Context' fall under? A: The book is categorized under Foreign Language Study & Reference.