'Connecting Language and Disciplinary Knowledge in English for Specific Purposes: Case Studies in Law', by Alissa J. Hartig

Authors

  • Le Cheng Zhejiang University
  • Jiamin Pei Zhejiang University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1558/ijsll.37650

Keywords:

case studies, law, language

Abstract

Connecting Language and Disciplinary Knowledge in English for Specific Purposes: Case Studies in Law, by Alissa J. Hartig (2017), Multilingual Matters xi +191 pp

Author Biography

  • Le Cheng, Zhejiang University

    Le Cheng, Zhejiang University, China.

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Published

2018-12-07

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How to Cite

Cheng, L., & Pei, J. (2018). ’Connecting Language and Disciplinary Knowledge in English for Specific Purposes: Case Studies in Law’, by Alissa J. Hartig. International Journal of Speech, Language and the Law, 25(2), 257-263. https://doi.org/10.1558/ijsll.37650