International Journal of Applied LinguisticsVolume 17, Issue 2 p. 226-240 Complex Systems and Applied Linguistics Lynne Cameron, Lynne Cameron The Open University, UKSearch for more papers by this authorDiane Larsen-Freeman , Diane Larsen-Freeman University of Michigan, USASearch for more papers by this author Lynne Cameron, Lynne Cameron The Open University, UKSearch for more papers by this authorDiane Larsen-Freeman , Diane Larsen-Freeman University of Michigan, USASearch for more papers by this author First published: 23 July 2007 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1473-4192.2007.00148.xCitations: 1 e-mails: l.j.cameron@open.ac.uk, dianelf@umich.edu Authors in the process of writing a book explain what motivated them to write it, summarize its proposed content and indicate what contribution they think it will make to applied linguistics. (Diane Larsen-Freeman and Lynne Cameron's book Complex Systems and Applied Linguistics will be published by Oxford University Press in late 2007.) Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Citing Literature Volume17, Issue2July 2007Pages 226-240 RelatedInformation