Local Politics of Global English: Case Studies in Linguistic Globalization

By Selma K. Sonntag

Book Overview

I>The Local Politics of Global English analyzes linguistic globalization in five countries that differ greatly in both their degree of global integration and their use of English. Concepts of hegemony and resistance, elites and subalterns, and liberalization and democratization are incorporated in case studies that provide insight into the politics of linguistic globalization.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0739105981
• ISBN13: 9780739105986
• Release Date: November 2003
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.6"