In a new and critical analysis, this book explores the impact of an influential idea - sustainable development - on the institutions and practices governing use of land. It examines the paradox that in spite of increasing attention to sustainability, land use conflict is as ubiquitous and intense as ever.

Language Change examines the way external factors have influenced and are influencing language change, focusing on how changing social contexts are reflected in language use. The book explores the attitudes, values and assumptions that shape the way we use language, looks at how language change operates within different genres (such as problem pages, sports reports and recipes) and provides lively examples from everyday communication (including letters, emails, postcards and text messages). Also included are a unit on how new words are formed and a full glossary.

Explores how websites use and present language, covers different types of web-based interaction and considers the structures of language online. Offers practical advice on how to build websites and includes a full glossary.