Written in a detailed and fascinating manner, this book is ideal for general readers interested in the English language. 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. Written ina 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. David Crystal's classic English as a Global Language considers thehistory, 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. 'â€a the perfect introduction by an acknowledged linguistic expert.' Observer 'This is a fascinating and useful book â€a a fine introduction for a wide variety of potential users.' Choice INDICE: Preface; 1. Why a global language?; 2. Why English? The historicalcontext; 3. Why English? The cultural foundation; 4. Why English? The cultural legacy; 5. The future of global English; References; Index; List of tables.
- ISBN: 978-1-107-61180-1
- Editorial: Cambridge University Press
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 228
- Fecha Publicación: 29/03/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés