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Dreams and Realities Developing Countries and the English Language

Dreams and Realities Developing Countries and the English Language
Dreams and Realities Developing Countries and the English Language
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Book Specifications

SKUID
:
M33
ISBN
:
9780863556593
Published Year
:
2001
Author
:
Hywel Coleman
Publisher
:
British Council
Book Condition
:
Used Good
Condition Note
:
This used book is in good condition.
Book Binding Type
:
Paper Back
Language
:
English
No. of Pages
:
379
Dimensions
:
23.5 x 16 cm
Availability
:
In Stock

Book Description

The purpose of this book is to examine the claims that have been made for the importance of English in development, to point out where these claims do not appear to be justified, to consider whether the pursuit of English in the name of development carries with it any dangers, to identify those areas in which English really does appear to have a useful role to play and to formulate recommendations.

Some of the 15 chapters which follow this introductory chapter take a broad geographical sweep while others focus on particular countries. Fifteen countries are selected for detailed discussion, six in Asia (Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka) and nine in Africa (Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda and Zambia).