Format:
Online-Ressource (1 online resource (232 p.))
,
digital, PDF file(s).
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
ISBN:
9780511486999
,
0521823471
,
3125335795
,
0521530326
,
9780521530323
,
9780521823470
Content:
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.
Note:
Title from publishers bibliographic system (viewed on 18 Feb 2013)
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Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; List of tables; Preface to the second edition; Preface to the first edition; 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; References; Index;
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780521823470
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 978-052-182-347-0
Language:
English
Subjects:
English Studies
Keywords:
Englisch
;
Weltsprache
;
Englisch
;
Internationalisierung
;
Englisch
;
Weltsprache
;
Englisch
;
Sprachverbreitung
;
Englisch
;
Internationalisierung
DOI:
10.1017/CBO9780511486999
URL:
Volltext
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Author information:
Crystal, David 1941-
