Globish: How the English Language Became the World's Language
Robert McCrum, read by James Langton, Tantor Media, unabridged, eight CDs, 10 hours, $34.99 ISBN 978-1-4001-1743-7
McCrum explores why English has become dominant in the modern world, and, more significantly, how English is manipulated, reconceived, and negotiated by different cultures—and why. (according to the author) native English speakers no longer control the language. James Langton projects his crisp English accent with rhythm and command that keep listeners engaged, shifting dialects, accents, and vocal manipulations with ease. Listening to Langton's performance allows for a fuller understanding of the verbal differences analyzed in the book. A Norton hardcover (Reviews, Mar. 15). (July)
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Reviewed on: 07/26/2010
Genre: Audio
Compact Disc - 979-8-200-10738-4
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