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The Alchemy of English: The Spread, Functions, and Models of Non-Native Englishes (English in the Global Context) (Paperback)

by Braj B. Kachru (Author)
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  • Paperback: 216 pages
  • Publisher: University of Illinois Press; Illini Books Ed edition (1 Sep 1990)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0252061721
  • ISBN-13: 978-0252061721
  • Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15.2 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 330,723 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"The book is like a fresh breeze blowing into a dingy, staid, and stale place... It is a book that everyone interested in the English language should read." -- Vimala R. Rao, Literary Criterion

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5.0 out of 5 stars still excellent, 14 Nov 2001
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.
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