Linguistic Imperialism
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Linguistic Imperialism is a book by Robert Phillipson
, published 1992 by Oxford University Press (ISBN 0 19 437146 8).
In Linguistic Imperialism Phillipson argues that Western countries have used English as a tool of imperialism
to dominate colonies and former colonies. He further explores the ideologies transmitted through the English language.
Book Description by the publisher on the back cover:
"This book explores the contemporary phenomenon of English as an international language, and sets out to analyse how and why the language has become so dominant. It looks at the spread of English historically, at the role it plays in Third World countries, and at how English language teaching contributes to the dominance of English worldwide."
Robert Phillipson
Robert Phillipson is Research Professor at Copenhagen Business School's Department of English. He is perhaps best known for writing Linguistic Imperialism and English-Only Europe?: Challenging Language Policy...
, published 1992 by Oxford University Press (ISBN 0 19 437146 8).
In Linguistic Imperialism Phillipson argues that Western countries have used English as a tool of imperialism
Imperialism
Imperialism, as defined by Dictionary of Human Geography, is "the creation and/or maintenance of an unequal economic, cultural, and territorial relationships, usually between states and often in the form of an empire, based on domination and subordination." The imperialism of the last 500 years,...
to dominate colonies and former colonies. He further explores the ideologies transmitted through the English language.
Book Description by the publisher on the back cover:
"This book explores the contemporary phenomenon of English as an international language, and sets out to analyse how and why the language has become so dominant. It looks at the spread of English historically, at the role it plays in Third World countries, and at how English language teaching contributes to the dominance of English worldwide."