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Yamuna Kachru & Cecil L. Nelson. World Englishes in Asian Contexts. Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press., 2006. xxiv + 412 pp. HKD 250.00 / USD 32.50 pb;. ISBN 978-962-209-756-8

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Published online: 13 February 2012
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