Description - The Handbook of World Englishes by Braj B. Kachru
The Handbook of World Englishes is a collection of newly
commissioned articles focusing on selected critical dimensions and
case studies of the theoretical, ideological, applied and
pedagogical issues related to English as it is spoken around the
world.
Represents the cross-cultural and international
contextualization of the English language
Articulates the visions of scholars from major varieties of
world Englishes ? African, Asian, European, and North and
South American
Discusses topics including the sociolinguistic contexts of
varieties of English in the inner, outer, and expanding circles of
its users; the ranges of functional domains in which these
varieties are used; the place of English in language policies and
language planning; and debates about English as a cause of language
death, murder and suicide.
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