The Language Library

Multilingualism in the English-Speaking World

Pedigree of Nations

Edwards, Viv (University of Reading)

The Language Library: Multilingualism in the English-Speaking World

Multilingualism in the English Speaking World is the winner of the BAAL Book Prize 2005. Multilingualism in the English Speaking World: Pedigree of Nations explores the consequences of English as a global language and multilingualism as a social phenomenon.

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Beschrijving The Language Library: Multilingualism in the English-Speaking World

Explores the consequences of English as a global language and multilingualism as a social phenomenon. This title also explores the extent of diversity in 'inner circle' English speaking countries (the UK, the USA, Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand) and examines language in the home, school, and the wider community.

ISBN: 9780631236122
Pagina's: 272
Verschenen: 01-01-2004
Serie: The Language Library
NUR: 610

Druk: 1
Uitvoering: Hardback
Taal: Engels
Uitgever: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

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