Crystal, David,  1941- <br/><br/>
English as a global language / 
David Crystal. 
 - Second edition. 
 - xv, 212 pages :  illustrations, maps ;  23 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (pages 192-201) and index. 
<br/><br/> Why a global language? --  Why English? The historical context --  Why English? The cultural foundation --  Why English? The cultural legacy --  The future of global English.  1.  2.  3.  4.  5. 
<br/><br/> "David Crystal, world authority on the English language, presents an account of the rise of English as a global language and explores the whys and wherefores of the history, current status and future potential of English as the international language of communication. English has been lauded as the most 'successful' language ever, with 1,500 million speakers worldwide; but Crystal avoids taking sides and tells the story in a measured but engaging way, backed by facts and figures. This new edition of his classic book contains extra sections (on subjects including the linguistic features of New Englishes, the future of English as a world language, and the possibility of an English 'family' of languages), footnotes and a full bibliography. There are updates throughout. This is a book for anyone of any nationality concerned with English: teachers, students, language professionals, politicians, general readers and anyone with a love of the language."--BOOK JACKET. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0521823471 9780521823470 0521530326 9780521530323 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2003282119 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>English language--Foreign countries<br/>English language--Social aspects--Foreign countries<br/>English language--Social aspects--English-speaking countries<br/>Communication, International<br/>Language, Universal
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>PE2751  / .C79 2003 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>420