| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
1 online resource |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
Baker & Taylor Books (Firm).
Axis 360.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
It's complicated -- What do you mean "sounds Black"? -- But they can't talk that way at a job interview! -- Speaking Black or speaking minstrel? -- Through a lens darkly? |
| Summary |
"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. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Black English -- United States.
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Black English. |
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United States. |
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English language -- Variation -- United States.
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English language -- Variation. |
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African Americans -- Languages.
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African Americans -- Languages. |
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Americanisms.
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Americanisms. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: McWhorter, John H. Talking back, talking Black. First edition. New York : Bellevue Literary Press, 2017 9781942658207 (OCoLC)945949085 |
| ISBN |
9781942658214 (electronic book) |
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1942658214 (electronic book) |
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9781942658207 (hardcover) |
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1942658206 (hardcover) |
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