English as a Global Language by David Crystal

English as a Global Language by David Crystal

David Crystal's classic English as a Global Language considers the history, present status and future of the English language, focusing on its role as the leading international language. English has been deemed the most 'successful' language ever, with 1500 million speakers internationally, presenting a difficult task to those who wish to investigate it in its entirety. However, Crystal explores the subject in a measured but engaging way, always backing up observations with facts and figures. Written in a detailed and fascinating manner, this is a book written by an expert both for specialists in the subject and for general readers interested in the English language.

'… the perfect introduction by an acknowledged linguistic expert' Observer
'This is a fascinating and useful book … a fine introduction for a wide variety of potential users.' Choice
'This book is perfect for those just starting to learn about the world of global language.' Christie DeBlasio, The Linguist List (linguistlist.org)

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ISBN 13	9781107611801
ISBN 10	1107611806
Title	English as a Global Language
Author	David Crystal
Series	Canto Classics
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Cambridge University Press
Year published	2012-03-29
Number of pages	224
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