The concept of 'communities of practice' (Lave and Wenger 1991, Wenger
1998) has become an influential one in education, management, and
social sciences in recent years. This book consists of a series of
studies by linguists and educational researchers, examining and
developing aspects of the concept which have remained relatively
unexplored. Framings provided by theories of language-in-use, literacy
practices, and discourse extend the concept, bringing to light issues
around conflict, power, and the significance of the broader social
context which have been overlooked. Chapters assess the relationship
between communities of practice and other theories including literacy
studies, critical language studies, the ethnography of communication,
socio-cultural activity theory, and sociological theories of risk.
Domains of empirical research reported include schools, police
stations, adult basic education, higher education, and multilingual
settings. The book highlights the need to incorporate thinking around
language-in-use, power and conflict, and social context into
communities of practice.
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ISBN
9780511839696
Publisert
2013
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Cambridge University Press
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Engelsk
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Digital bok
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