Contextualizing English for Academic Purposes in Higher Education
Politics, Policies and Practices
Häftad, Engelska, 2024
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Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2024-02-22
- Mått154 x 232 x 16 mm
- Vikt340 g
- SpråkEngelska
- SerieNew Perspectives for English for Academic Purposes
- Antal sidor240
- FörlagBloomsbury Publishing PLC
- EAN9781350230491