English around the World - An Introduction (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

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 summaries, discussion questions and exercises, and a comprehensive glossary, helping them to understand different varieties of English. The second edition is substantially updated, including new sections on English as a Lingua Franca, blurring boundaries, and research methods and resources. The book is accompanied by a useful website, containing textual and audio examples of the varieties introduced in the text. Providing essential knowledge and skills for those embarking on the study of world Englishes, this is a timely update of the leading introduction to the subject.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Cambridge Introductions to the English Language
Release date:	April 2020
Authors:	Edgar W Schneider
Dimensions:	242 x 169 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	306
Edition:	2nd Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-108-44226-8
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Sociolinguistics
LSN:	1-108-44226-9
Barcode:	9781108442268

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