Research Genres: Explorations and Applications

by John M. Swales, Michael H. Long, Jack C. Richards

Book Overview

This book provides a rich and accessible account of genre studies by a world-renowned applied linguist. The hardback edition discusses today's research world, its various configurations of genres, and the role of English within the genres. Theoretical and methodological issues are explored, with a special emphasis on various metaphors of genre. The book is full of carefully worded detail and each chapter ends with suggestions for pedagogical practice...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521533341
• ISBN13: 9780521533348
• Release Date: November 2004
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"