An exhilarating new account of the English language, from British colonialism to the age of social media, emphasizing dynamism and democratization Whose languag

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

Standard English has evolved and developed in many ways over the past hundred years. From pronunciation to vocabulary to grammar, this concise survey clearly do

Through integrating different perspectives on language change, this book explores the enormous on-going linguistic upheavals in the wake of the global dominance