TY  - BOOK
AU  - Crystal, David ;
TI  - English as a global language
SN  - 0521629942 
U1  - 420 
PY  - 1997///
CY  - Cambridge [England] ; New York : 
PB  - Cambridge University Press, 
KW  - English language -- Social aspects -- Foreign countries.
KW  - English language -- Social aspects -- English-speaking countries.
KW  - Communication, International.
KW  - Intercultural communication.
KW  - Language and culture.
KW  - Language, Universal
N1  - Included Index; 1. Why a global language? --
2. Why English? The historical context --
3. Why English? The cultural foundation --
4. Why English? The cultural legacy --
5. The future of global English
N2  - "Language expert David Crystal presents a lively and factual 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. He avoids taking sides and tells the story in a measured but engaging way, backed by facts and figures. 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."--Jacket
ER  -