language and culture

Provides a historical summary of the rise of English as a global language, analyzes the spread and status of English as a first and second language internationally, and assesses the future use of English throughout the world.

Alphabetically arranged list of "politically correct" terms and phrases of the 1990s.

The author discusses her decades-long quest to learn and truly inhabit the Italian language, and provides information about the history, food, and culture of Italy, a country she has come to love.

Presents explanations of 101 American customs, each with a cartoon illustration and brief, explanatory dialogue; grouped in the categories of special occasions, courtship and marriage, body language, family, fun, holidays, food, and American icons.

Places globalization in its historical context, tracing its development throughout the centuries through trade, exploration, empire building, mapping, and language, and discusses issues related to the contemporary transfer of goods, people, culture, and ideology from the U.S. to other parts of the world and vice versa.