This bold and accessible study of human languages and communication explores issues which are at the forefront of today's globalized society. The human species

Written in a detailed and fascinating manner, this book is ideal for general readers interested in the English language.

From Babel to Babble . . . Everyone is Speaking English In 2007, the English language passed the million-word mark. That shouldn't come as a surprise since over

Demonstrates that the Oxford English Dictionary is an international product in both its content and its making.

This book examines the special nature of English both as a global and a local language, focusing on some of the ongoing changes and on the emerging new structur