> English has succeeded not only because it is the voice of global hegemony, but also the voice of global resistance. The argument is not 'how' English got whe

> English has succeeded not only because it is the voice of global hegemony, but also the voice of global resistance. The argument is not 'how' English got where it is, but if it is the best language for the job. Because it is the voice of global resistance? I don't even know what that means. It's akin to waving a flag and playing an anthem to make your point.