Why english?: confronting the hydra
Éditeur :
Channel View Publications Ltd
ISBN :
9781783095841
Date de publication :
10 juin 2016
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 x 2,2 cm
Poids :
625 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Using the metaphor of the Hydra monster from ancient Greek mythology, this book explores how the English language industry threatens the diversity of languages and cultures in the modern world. It reveals how the dominance of English is being confronted and calls for greater efforts to ensure the maintenance of linguistic and cultural diversity.