English as a global language / by David Crystal
- Bib ID:
- 1815992
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- Author:
- Crystal, David, 1941-
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- Cambridge, [England] ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1997
- x, 150 p. : maps ; 23 cm.
- ISBN:
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- 052159247X (hardback)
- 0521629942 (paperback)
- Full contents:
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- 1. Why a global language? What is a global language? What makes a global language? Why do we need a global language? What are the dangers of a global language? Could anything stop a global language? A critical era
- 2. Why English? The historical context. Origins. America. Canada. The Caribbean. Australia and New Zealand. South Africa. South Asia. Former colonial Africa. South-east Asia and the South Pacific. A world view
- 3. Why English? The cultural foundation. Political developments. Access to knowledge. Taken for granted
- 4. Why English? The cultural legacy. International relations. The media. International travel. International safety. Education. Communications. The right place at the right time
- 5. The future of global English. The rejection of English. The US situation. New Englishes. Will English fragment? A unique event?
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 141-142) and index.
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