English as a Global Language

David Crystal

ISBN 10: 052159247X / ISBN 13: 9780521592475

Published by Cambridge University Press, England, 1977

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Inscribed by Author. Review copy sticker on first page. Inscribed by author inside front board. Rest of book in spotless condition. 150 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Language & Linguistics; Sociology & Culture. Inscribed by Author. ISBN: 052159247X. ISBN/EAN: 9780521592475. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 54382.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: English as a Global Language
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, England
• Publication Date: 1977
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 052159247X
• ISBN 13: 9780521592475
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Language & Linguistics

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Synopsis

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.

Book Description

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.