Taking risks in applied linguisticsClare Cunningham and Christopher J Hall (eds)(in preparation)Based on a selection of some of the best papers delivered on the conference theme of ‘Taking risks in applied linguistics’ at BAAL 2018, this book highlights the need for applied linguists to adapt and respond to developments in the discipline and in the world in these unsettling times. Addressing risks associated with nationalism, migration, social media, minority rights, and research ethics, the book aims to inform an extended readership of researchers in related disciplines, such as political science, sociology, business, and social policy, as well as the core audience of applied linguists. Chapters also highlight risks in methodological decisions and practices for postgraduate and early-career researchers.