Talking back talking Black

truths about America's lingua franca
John McWhorter
Book - 2017

"It has now been almost fifty years since linguistic experts began studying Black English as a legitimate speech variety, arguing to the public that it is different from Standard English, not a degradation of it. Yet false assumptions and controversies still swirl around what it means to speak and sound "black." In his first book devoted solely to the form, structure, and development of Black English, John McWhorter clearly explains its fundamentals and rich history, while carefully examining the cultural, educational, and political issues that have undermined recognition of this transformative, empowering dialect. Talking Back, Talking Black takes us on a fascinating tour of a nuanced and complex language that has moved beyond America's borders to become a dynamic force for today's youth culture around the world"--Publisher's description.

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Main Author: McWhorter, John H (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Bellevue Literary Press, 2017.
Edition:First edition.
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