This volume investigates the features and challenges of medical discourse between medical professionals as well as with patients and in the media. Based on corp

The original studies in this volume provide new insights into the history of medical discourse across centuries in both professional and lay texts. The central

This edited book presents a selection of new empirical studies in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and English for Academic Purposes (EAP), showcasing the be

In this first book-length treatment of MELF, the authors assert that MELF represents an important contribution to our understanding of English as a Lingua Franc

This book presents a comprehensive analysis of the use of patient-/person-centred communication in providing healthcare for ageing populations through an ethnog