This book explores English as an international language, and how and why it has become so dominant.

English-Only Europe? explores the role of languages in the process of European integration.
Languages are central to the development of an integrated Europe. The way in which the European Union deals with multilingualism has serious implications for both individual member countries and international relations.
In this book, Robert Phillipson considers whether the contemporary expansion of English represents a serious threat to other European languages. After exploring the implications of current policies, Phillipson argues the case for more active language policies to safeguard...

This text explores the role of languages in the process of European integration. Languages are central to the development of an integrated Europe, and the way in which the European Union deals with multilingualism has serious implications for both individual member countries and international relations.