Larsen-Freeman Diane, Cameron Lynne. Complex Systems and Applied Linguistics

Oxford University Press. 2012. — 287 pages. — ISBN: 9780194422444This book introduces key concepts in complexity theory and demonstrates the applicability and usefulness of these concepts to a range of areas in applied linguistics, including first and second language development, language teaching, and discourse analysis.'For those interested in systematic and novel ways to view and understand language, Complex Systems and Applied Linguistics is a stimulating read.' Benjamin J. White, Michigan State University 'This book contains something for every researcher in applied linguistics and classroom language practice alike.' Journal of the IATEFL SIG '.valuable and indeed stimulating reading for graduate students and researchers alike.' ScienceDirect '.this book succeeds in putting forward the complexity theory as a potentially interesting avenue of research in Applied Linguistics in an engaging and readable way which grants the lay-person an insight into this fascinating branch of science.' Mark Bain, TEFL.net