Globalization of Language and Culture in Asia: The Impact of Globalization Processes on Language

by Sally Johnson and Tommaso M. Milani

Book Overview

The impact of globalization processes on language is an emergent field in sociolinguistics. To date there has not been an in-depth look at this in Asia, although Asia includes the two most populous globalizing economies of the world, India and China.

Covering the major themes in the field of globalization and language, this book will take a look at topics such as English emerging as the medium of instruction for subjects like mathematics...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1847061834
• ISBN13: 9781847061836
• Release Date: July 2010
• Publisher: Continuum
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.3"