English as a Global Language

2nd Edition

David Crystal
eISBN-13: 9781107299863

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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.

Sold By Cambridge University Press
ISBNs 9781107299863, 9781107611801, 9781107611801
Language English
Number of Pages 228
Edition 2nd