Binding: Paperback
Description: 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.
Title: English As A Global Language
Author(s): Crystal David
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Barcode: 9781107611801
Pages: 224 Pages, 5 Tables, Black And White; 11 Maps
Publication Date: 3/30/2012
Series: Canto Classics
Category: Linguistics