Preface by Halliday 王宗炎序 Preface by Chomsky 沈家煊序 導(dǎo)讀 Preface I Why a global language What is a global language What makes a global language Why do we need a global language What are the dangers of a global language Could anything stop a global language A critical era 2 Why English The historical context Origins America Canada The Caribbean Australia and New Zealand South Africa South Asia Former colonial Africa South-east Asia and the South Pacific A world view 3 Why English The cultural foundation Political developments Access to knowledge Taken for granted 4 Why English The cultural legacy International relations The media The press Advertising Broadcasting Motion pictures Popular music International travel International safety Education Communications The right place at the right time 5 The future of global English The rejection of English The US situation New Englishes W''ill English fragment A unique event Further reading Index 文庫索引