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Images of English was the first book to focus exclusively on opinions about the language as they have evolved through time. Through the use of abundant quotations, Richard Bailey lets voices from the past speak to our present assumptions and challenges the notion of English triumphalism throughout the world and the ages.

Table of Contents
1. English Discerned; 2. Emergent English; 3. English Abroad; 4. World English; 5. English Transplanted; 6. Postcolonial English; 7. English Improved; 8. Imaginary English; 9. English Imperiled; 10. Proper English.

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 3/19/2009 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780521105699, 978-0521105699
      ISBN10: 0521105692
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Images of English was the first book to focus exclusively on opinions about the language as they have evolved through time. Through the use of abundant quotations, Richard Bailey lets voices from the past speak to our present assumptions and challenges the notion of English triumphalism throughout the world and the ages.

      Table of Contents
      1. English Discerned; 2. Emergent English; 3. English Abroad; 4. World English; 5. English Transplanted; 6. Postcolonial English; 7. English Improved; 8. Imaginary English; 9. English Imperiled; 10. Proper English.

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