English As a Global Language,9781107611801

English As a Global Language

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Edition: 2nd
ISBN13: 9781107611801
ISBN10: 1107611806
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2012-03-30
Publisher(s): Cambridge Univ Pr
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Summary

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.

Table of Contents

Preface
Why a global language?
Why English? The historical context
Why English? The cultural foundation
Why English? The cultural legacy
The future of global English
References
Index
List of tables
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