Title English as a global language / David Crystal

Edition Second edition Published Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2003 Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2003 ©2003

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Description xv, 212 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm Contents Why a global language? -- Why English? The historical context -- 3. Why English? The cultural foundation -- 4. Why English? The cultural legacy -- 5. The future of global English Summary A lively and factual account of the rise of English as a global language that explores the whys and wherefores of the history, current status and future potential of English as the most international language of communication Analysis English Notes Previous ed.: 1997 Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 192-201) and index Notes Also available electronically Print version record Subject English language. Language spread. Intercultural communication. Language and culture. English language -- Foreign countries. English language -- Social aspects -- Foreign countries. English language -- Social aspects -- English-speaking countries. Communication, International. Language, Universal. LC no. 2003282119 ISBN 0521823471 9780521823470 0521530326 9780521530323 3125335795 9783125335790 9781107611801 1107611806 0511486995 9780511486999

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