Linguistic Imperialism
Author | : Robert Phillipson |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 382 |
Release | : 1992 |
ISBN-10 | : 0194371468 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780194371469 |
Rating | : 4/5 (469 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Linguistic Imperialism by : Robert Phillipson
Download or read book Linguistic Imperialism written by Robert Phillipson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study explores the contemporary phenomenon of English as an international language, and sets out to analyze how and why the language has become so dominant. It examines the historical spread of the language, the role it plays in Third World countries, and the ideologies it transmits.