English as a global language

• Main Author: Crystal, David (Author)
• Format: Manuscript Book
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2012
• Edition: Second edition
• Subjects: English language > Foreign countries; English language > Social aspects > Foreign countries; English language > Social aspects > English-speaking countries; Communication, International; Language, Universal
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• Physical Description: xv, 212 pages 22 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 192-201) and index
• ISBN: 9781107611801

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.