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English as a Global Language

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English as a Global Language

English as a Global Language

2nd Edition
David Crystal
March 2012
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    David Crystal's classic English as a Global Language considers the history, present status and future of the English language, focusing on its role as the leading international language. English has been deemed the most 'successful' language ever, with 1500 million speakers internationally, presenting a difficult task to those who wish to investigate it in its entirety. However, Crystal explores the subject in a measured but engaging way, always backing up observations with facts and figures. Written in a detailed and fascinating manner, this is a book written by an expert both for specialists in the subject and for general readers interested in the English language.

    • The best available account of English as an international phenomenon
    • Updated edition, with extra sections on the future of English as a world language, English on the Internet, the possibility of an English 'family' of languages, footnotes and a full bibliography
    • Suitable for anyone of any nationality concerned with English: teachers, students, language professionals, politicians, general readers and anyone with a love of the language

    Reviews & endorsements

    '… the perfect introduction by an acknowledged linguistic expert.' Observer

    'This is a fascinating and useful book … a fine introduction for a wide variety of potential users.' Choice

    'This book is perfect for those just starting to learn about the world of global language.' Christie DeBlasio, The Linguist List (linguistlist.org)

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    March 2012
    Paperback
    9781107611801
    224 pages
    215 × 138 × 13 mm
    0.34kg
    11 maps 5 tables
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    Contents

    Table of Contents

    • Preface
    • 1. Why a global language?
    • 2. Why English? The historical context
    • 3. Why English? The cultural foundation
    • 4. Why English? The cultural legacy
    • 5. The future of global English
    • References
    • Index
    • List of tables.
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