Introduces key concepts in complex systems theory to readers concerned with language, its acquisition, and its use.

Introduces key concepts in complex systems theory to readers concerned with language, its acquisition, and its use.br/br/Complex Systems and Applied Linguistics demonstrates the applicability and usefulness of these concepts to a range of areas in applied linguistics including second language development, language teaching, and discourse analysis. It concludes with a chapter that inventories suitable approaches to research investigations.

"'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" - 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