Do's and taboos of using English around the world / Roger E. Axtell ; illustrations by Mike Fornwald...
Do's and taboos of using English around the world / Roger E. Axtell ; illustrations by Mike Fornwald...
Do's and taboos of using English around the world / Roger E. Axtell ; illustrations by Mike Fornwald.
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New York : Wiley, c1995.
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T0360340
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English
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Physical content
xvii, 206 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Contents
Pt. I. Understanding American English. 1. Exporting American English. 2. Why American English Is So Difficult. 3. Mangled Misstatements -- Pt. II. Understanding World English. 4. English English. 5. English: The Global Language -- Pt. III. Becoming a Global Communicator. 6. Using Interpreters. 7. So...
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New York : Wiley, c1995.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
c1995.
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Summary
English has become the global language - the dominant language used in international trade, science, technology, and travel. But for most Americans, the potential for linguistic misunderstanding, confusion, and embarrassment when using English with nonnative speakers is greater now than ever. In this essential guide, veteran international businessm...
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Do's and taboos of using English around the world / Roger E. Axtell ; illustrations by Mike Fornwald.
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Includes index.
State Reference Library copy: transferred from 428/55.
Transferred from K0003825.
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c1995.
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T0360340
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74VMxqBGZ7Nb
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ISBN
0471308412 (acid-free paper)
9780471308416 (acid-free paper)
DDC
428
MMS ID
991002619409702626
