Books by Robert Phillipson

Analyzing how the global dominance of English in various domains of power is maintained, legitimized and persists in the twenty-first century, this title reflects on the ways to understand these developments.

Considers whether the contemporary expansion of English represents a serious threat to other European languages. Drawing on examples of countries with explicit language policies, the book sets out Phillipson's vision of an inclusive language policy for Europe and describes how it can be attained.