How English Became the Global Language

How English Became the Global Language
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 215
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ISBN-10 : 9781137303073
ISBN-13 : 1137303077
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Book Synopsis How English Became the Global Language by : D. Northrup

Download or read book How English Became the Global Language written by D. Northrup and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-03-20 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, the first written about the globalization of the English language by a professional historian, the exploration of English's global ascendancy receives its proper historical due. This brief, accessible volume breaks new ground in its organization, emphasis on causation, and conclusions.


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