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    • Publisher:
      Cambridge University Press
      Publication date:
      05 February 2014
      29 March 2012
      ISBN:
      9781139196970
      9781107611801
      DOI:
      https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139196970
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      Dimensions:
      (216 x 138 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.34kg, 224 Pages
      • Subjects:
      English Language and Linguistics: General Interest, Language and Linguistics, General
      Series:
      Canto Classics
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    Subjects:
    English Language and Linguistics: General Interest, Language and Linguistics, General
    Series:
    Canto Classics
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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.

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    ‘… the perfect introduction by an acknowledged linguistic expert.'

    Source: Observer

    ‘This is a fascinating and useful book … a fine introduction for a wide variety of potential users.'

    Source: Choice

    'This book is perfect for those just starting to learn about the world of global language.'

    Christie DeBlasio Source: The Linguist List (linguistlist.org)

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