Talkin That Talk: Language, Culture and Education in African America

ISBN-13: 9780415208659 / Angielski / Miękka / 1999 / 476 str.

Geneva Smitherman

Opis

Geneva Smitherman, a native speaker of African American language, here presents her take on Ebonics and the surrounding issues. The essays and interlinking commentaries guide the reader through the late-1990s Ebonics controversary which is also linked to past issues about language, culture and education of people of African descent in the United States. This collection draws together Smitherman's important articles and essays, spanning a period from 1972 to the present day, and includes an autobiographical piece entitled From Ghetto Lady to Critical Linguist.

Recenzje

'A thoroughly engaging collection, intelligently conceived, and well presented. Smitherman is a force in her field, a true leader, a pioneer.' - Choice

'No one who is interested in the sway of language over class should miss this book.' - Library Review

O autorze

Geneva Smitherman is an established writer and key commentator on African American language and culture. She has forged a writing style which combines academic discourse and African American English which has become widely celebrated for efficacy in making the medium the message. Her previous publications include Talkin and Testifyin and Black Talk and she is a contributor to African American English