Is English an Asian Language? Kirkpatrick Lixun Hardback 9781107134683

Name: Is English an Asian Language? Kirkpatrick Lixun Hardback 9781107134683
Brand: Andy Kirkpatrick

Andy Kirkpatrick

Explore the dynamic evolution of language with Is English an Asian Language? by Andy Kirkpatrick. This insightful academic work delves into how Asian multilingual speakers adapt and reshape English to better reflect their diverse cultural values and communication needs. The book provides a detailed analysis of how new varieties of English emerge within Asian contexts and investigates the specific communicative strategies employed by speakers in the region. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the socio-linguistic processes that allow English to function as a global and regional medium of exchange. This hardcover edition is an essential resource for students of linguistics, sociologists, and anyone interested in the future of the English language in Asia. Product Summary: Is English an Asian Language? by Andy Kirkpatrick is a scholarly hardcover book examining the development and cultural adaptation of Asian varieties of English, focusing on linguistic evolution and communicative strategies in multilingual societies.