English for Academic Purposes

A stimulating and at times provocative discussion of the prescient issues, questions, and challenges associated with EAP. Bell re-examines older claims about the distinctive features of EAP against today’s backdrop, and provides his own insightful perspectives, surfacing key issues and debates today’s EAP practitioner-researchers need to consider. This book will be a valuable resource for newer and more experienced EAP practitioner-researchers alike. * Nigel Harwood, University of Sheffield, UK * This book charts the development of EAP as a field of practice and inquiry, provides a fascinating tour of its current landscape, and offers thought-provoking projections about its future. It does an excellent job of informing about, and inviting critical engagement with, key issues in the EAP field. * Guangwei Hu, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University * Ever wondered where EAP came from, how and where it might be going? This highly readable book is essential for anyone interested in EAP, ESP and language teaching more broadly. It’s full of voices of scholars from across the years, balanced with personal reflections of an experienced EAP practitioner and researcher. * Averil Coxhead, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand * Bell’s work not only underscores the significance of EAP and ESP in modern education but also sets an agenda for continued exploration and innovation in the field. Readers with interests in applied linguistics, language teaching, curriculum development, or international education will find this book a valuable resource. Its relevance to both theoretical discourse and practical implementation ensures that it will remain a cornerstone text for those seeking to enhance their understanding of English for Academic Purposes and its broader implications in a rapidly changing world. * Asya S. Akopova, Southern Federal University, Russia, Training, Language and Culture, Volume 8 Issue 4, 2024 *