With contributions drawn from a variety of contexts, this extensive new six-volume collection from Routledgea (TM)s Major Themes in Education series, reflects the international diversity of English Language Teaching in practice. Bringing together material from a broad range of perspectives, it highlights the controversial nature of many apparent a ~givensa (TM) in the field, and provides a useful balance between academic and practical insights.

With a general introduction and separate section introductions presenting the historical context for current debates and guiding users through the various issues raised in the collection, this is a highly useful resource for both student and scholar alike.