Globish by Robert Mccrum

Globish by Robert Mccrum

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Go anywhere in the world today and you'll see or hear English in some form. It may not be the Queen's English that you're hearing, but it is a form of universally recognised English. This title explores the history of English and ponders why, while British and American empires have waxed and waned, the English language, has taken over the world.

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Globish by Robert Mccrum

Go anywhere in the world today and you'll see or hear English in some form. It may not necessarily be the Queen's English that you're hearing, but it is, nevertheless, a form of universally recognised English - it is Globish. In his wonderfully witty and informative new book, Robert McCrum explores the curious history, vivacity and endurance of English and ponders why, while British and American empires have waxed and waned, the English language, freer from its moorings like never before, has quietly taken over the world.
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ISBN 13 9780141027104
ISBN 10 014102710X
Title Globish
Author Robert Mccrum
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Year published 2011-05-26
Number of pages 320
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