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Laos is the country in Southeast Asia about which least is known. This book is a rich exploration of the country's political, social and cultural history and geo-political development from its creation

Recent political changes in Central Asia, where the United States is replacing Russia as the dominant power, are having a profound effect on Russian speakers in the region. These people, formerly perceived

Word from the Mother presents a definitive statement on African American English from the hugely respected linguist, Geneva Smitherman; her message is clear: black American speech enriches, rather than undermines, general American

This benchmark text provides an accessible yet critical introduction to the theory and application of communities of practice and their use in a diverse range of managerial and professional contexts, from education

This in-depth volume analyzes various historical approaches to the construction of the regional order in East Asia, each of which can be seen as an expression of Pan-Asianist thought.

This new edition of Making the Local News, first published in 1998, The Local Media will include: Coverage of the practice of journalism in local newspapers, radios, magazines, television and websites; Discussion

Using case studies, interviews, and empirical sources, this book analyzes the strategies and impact of Internet use by civil society actors and asks how useful it is for their work - does

The balance between individual independence and social interdependence is a perennial debate in Japan. A series of educational reforms since 1990, including the implementation of a new curriculum in 2002, has been