9780521823470

English as a Global Language

Format: Hardcover

ISBN13: 9780521823470

Hardcover|9780521823470


Overview

David Crystal, world authority on the English language, presents a lively and factual account of the rise of English as a global language and explores the whys and wherefores of the history, current status and future potential of English as the international language of communication. English has been lauded as the most 'successful' language ever, with 1,500 million speakers worldwide; but Crystal avoids taking sides and tells the story in a measured but engaging way, backed by facts and figures. This new edition of his classic book includes new material (on the vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation of New Englishes), footnotes, new tables, and a full bibliography. There are updates throughout. This is a book for anyone of any nationality concerned with English: teachers, students, language professionals, politicians, general readers and anyone with a love of the language.

ISBN-13

9780521823470

ISBN-10

0521823471

Weight

1.00 Pounds

Dimensions

5.50 x 0.50 x 8.50 In

List Price

$75.00

Edition

2nd Edition

Format

Hardcover

Language

English

Pages

232 pages

Publisher

Cambridge University Press

Published On

2003-07-21



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