English in the World: History, Diversity, Change examines the English language as it has developed through history and is used across the globe today. The first

A sweeping account of the global rise of English and the high-stakes politics of languageSpoken by a quarter of the world's population, English is today's lingu

A lively and accessible introduction to world Englishes, setting a range of global varieties in their historical and social contexts.

Assuming no prior knowledge, this book offers an accessible overview of English dialects, with activities, study questions, sample analyses, commentaries & key