English Around the World: An Introduction

by Edgar W. Schneider

Book Overview

The global spread of English has had widespread linguistic, social, and cultural implications, affecting the lives of millions of people around the world. This textbook provides a lively and accessible introduction to world Englishes, describing varieties used in regions as diverse as America, the Caribbean, Australia, Africa, and Asia, and setting them within their historical and social contexts. Students are guided through the material with chapter...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1108442269
• ISBN13: 9781108442268
• Release Date: July 2020
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.7" x 9.4"