The problem with English

Mario Saraceni

The problem with English

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Is Earth’s most-spoken language a living ‘gift’ or a many-headed ‘monster’? Both views distract us from the real dilemma.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	Aeon
Publication status	Published - 16 Mar 2023

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