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English as a Global Language
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A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- Topic
- Language Study
- Features
- Dust Jacket
- ISBN
- 9780521592475
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-10
052159247X
ISBN-13
9780521592475
eBay Product ID (ePID)
24038305956
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
English As a Global Language
Publication Year
1997
Subject
Communication Studies, Linguistics / Sociolinguistics, Linguistics / General
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Language Arts & Disciplines
Series
African Archaeological Review Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
11.4 Oz
Item Length
8.8 in
Item Width
5.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
97-005003
Reviews
'Crystal is a master of academic documentary … He presents enough facts and figures to make readers feel that they are getting good value for money. This book is a good mix of outline facts and good sense about language.' Times Educational Supplement, 'Crystal is a master of academic documentary ... He presents enough facts and figures to make readers feel that they are getting good value for money. This book is a good mix of outline facts and good sense about language.' Times Educational Supplement, 'Immensely authoritative . . . sets a new standard in the popularisation of linguistics.' Sir John Hanson, Times Higher Education Supplement, ‘Immensely authoritative . . . sets a new standard in the popularisation of linguistics.’Sir John Hanson, Times Higher Education Supplement, ‘Crystal is a master of academic documentary … He presents enough facts and figures to make readers feel that they are getting good value for money. This book is a good mix of outline facts and good sense about language.’Times Educational Supplement, 'Crystal is a master of academic documentary ... He presents enough facts and figures to make readers feel that they are getting good value for money. This book is a good mix of outline facts and good sense about language.'Times Educational Supplement
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
420
Table Of Content
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; Further reading; Index.
Synopsis
David Crystal, world authority on English, has written a timely account of the phenomenon of English as a global language. It includes a historical summary of the global development of English; an analysis of the current status of English internationally; and an informed assessment of the language's future., David Crystal, world authority on the English language, has written a timely and informative account of the phenomenon of English as a global language. It includes a historical summary of the global development of English; an analysis, well supported by facts and figures, of the current spread and status of English as a first and second language internationally; and an informed assessment - by one of the leading scholars of and general writers about language matters - of the future of English. The book asks three basic questions: what makes a world language? why is English the leading candidate? and will it continue to hold that position? It steers even-handedly through the minefield of political debate about the cultural hegemony of English, and will appeal to anyone with an interest in language issues, whatever their political views on the subject.
LC Classification Number
PE2751 .C79 1997
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