English as a Global Language (Record no. 50796)

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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 9781107611801
082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Classification number 420 CRY
100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Crystal, David.
245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT
Title English as a Global Language
250 ## - EDITION STATEMENT
Edition statement 2
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT)
Name of publisher, distributor, etc Cambridge University Press
Date of publication, distribution, etc 2012
Place of publication, distribution, etc UK
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent 212
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc David Crystal's classic English as a Global Language considers the history, present status and future of the English language, focusing on its role as the leading international language. English has been deemed the most 'successful' language ever, with 1500 million speakers internationally, presenting a difficult task to those who wish to investigate it in its entirety. However, Crystal explores the subject in a measured but engaging way, always backing up observations with facts and figures. Written in a detailed and fascinating manner, this is a book written by an expert both for specialists in the subject and for general readers interested in the English language.
650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element English
650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Global Language
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Koha item type Book
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