Ethnic & Race Relations - General, Sociolinguistics, Germanic Languages - English Language, Language & Linguistics, Communications - General & Miscellaneous, Microeconomics, Language & Culture, Linguistics & Semiotics - General & Miscellaneous
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Overview
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.Editorials
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'… 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
Times Higher Education Supplement
A masterly synopsis of the spread of English across the world.Book Details
Published
March 31, 2012
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
228
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781107611801