The Alchemy of English: The Spread, Functions, and Models of Non-Native Englishes

by Braj B. Kachru

Book Overview

"What emerges from Kachru's fine work is the potential demarcation
of an entire field, rather than merely the fruitful exploration of a topic.
. . . Kachru] is to be congratulated for having taken us as far as he
already has and for doing so in so stimulating and so productive a fashion."
-- World Englishes
"A potent addition to theoretical, sociolinguistic, attitudinal
and methodological explorations vis- -vis...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0252061721
• ISBN13: 9780252061721
• Release Date: September 1990
• Publisher: University of Illinois Press
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

still excellent

Kachru's book is an excellent analysis of non-native varieties of English and the opportunities as well as the dangers of global English. In contrast to Phillipson's more recent book (1992) Kachru is critical but not overly influenced by ideology. This book is another must for those interested in international English; however, as it is a bit dated (it was published in 1986!) a revised edition would be more than welcome.