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Item Information   Copy / Holding Information     Choice Review     Table of Contents     More Content       More by this author     Crystal, David, 1941-     Subjects     English language -- Social aspects -- Foreign countries.     English language -- Social aspects -- English-speaking countries.     Communication, International.     Intercultural communication.     Language and culture.     Language, Universal.     Browse Catalog     by author:      Crystal, David, 1941-       by title:      English as a global ...       by call number:      420 C957e 2003     Search the Web     Crystal, David, 1941-     English language -- Social aspects -- Foreign countries.     English language -- Social aspects -- English-speaking countries.     Communication, International.     Intercultural communication.     Language and culture.     Language, Universal.       MARC Display

English as a global language / David Crystal. by Crystal, David, 1941- Cambridge University Press, c2003. Call #: 420 C957e 2003 Subjects English language -- Social aspects -- Foreign countries.   English language -- Social aspects -- English-speaking countries.   Communication, International.   Intercultural communication.   Language and culture.   Language, Universal. ISBN:  9780521530323 (trade pbk.) 0521530326 (trade pbk.) Edition:  2nd ed. Description:  xv, 212 p. : ill., maps ; 22 cm. Notes:  Previous ed.: 1997. Bibliography:  Includes bibliographical references (p.192-201) and index. Contents:  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. Summary:  "David Crystal, world authority on the English language, presents an 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 contains extra sections (on subjects including the linguistic features of New Englishes, the future of English as a world language, and the possibility of an English 'family' of languages), footnotes 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."--P. [4] of cover. Holds:  0   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Item type Status   Central Library Adult Nonfiction 420 C957e 2003 Adult Trade Paperback Books Checked in Add Copy to MyList

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