Linguistic imperialism
Phillipson, Robert1992
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Explores the contemporary phenomenon of English as an international language, and sets out to analyse how and why the language has become so dominant. This book looks at the spread of English historically, at the role it plays in Third World countries, and at the ideologies transmitted through the English language.
Linguistic imperialism / Robert Phillipson.
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 1992.
ix,365p. ; 22cm.
Bibliography: p322-356. - Includes index.
9780194371469 (pbk)
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English language -- Political aspects -- Developing countriesEnglish language -- Study and teaching -- Foreign speakersEnglish language -- Political aspects -- Foreign countriesEnglish language -- Social aspects -- Developing countriesEnglish language -- Social aspects -- Foreign countriesImperialism
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