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Palgrave MacMillan How English Became the Global Language 2013 Edition by D. Northrup
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. Table of contents :- 1. Disciplines, Perspectives, Debates, and Overview 2. Language of the British Isles 3.The Language of North America 4. English in Imperial Asia and Africa 5. Cultural Worlds 6. Tipping Points