The complex politics of English as a world language  provides the backdrop both for linguistic studies of varieties of  English around the world and for postcolonial literary criticism. The  present volume offers contributions from linguists and literary  scholars that explore this common ground in a spirit of open  interdisciplinary dialogue.    Leading authorities assess the state of the art to suggest directions  for further research, with substantial case studies ranging over a  wide variety of topics - from the legitimacy of language norms of  lingua franca communication to the recognition of newer post-colonial  varieties of English in the online OED. Four regional sections treat  the Caribbean (including the diaspora), Africa, the Indian  subcontinent, and Australasia and the Pacific Rim.    Each section maintains a careful balance between linguistics and  literature, and external and indigenous perspectives on issues. The  book is the most balanced, complete and up-to-date treatment of the  topic to date.

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