Neoliberalism and Applied Linguistics

This book examines and challenges neoliberalism, the ideology at the heart of the current global economic crisis, from the perspective of applied linguistics. While reconfiguring the world economy, neoliberalism also shapes language and communication practices. In this book, the three authors explore the links between neoliberalism and applied linguistics from a variety of perspectives. They look at highly topical areas such as issues of identity and the marketization of language teacher education, outlining the problems inherent in this world-view and how it is affecting applied linguistics. The book concludes with a look to the future. Essential reading for advanced undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers in Applied Linguistics.