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Talking Back, Talking Black

by John McWhorter
John McWhorter
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Linguists have been studying Black English as a speech variety for years, 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.
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Publisher: HighBridge Edition: Unabridged

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  • ISBN: 9781684572717
  • File size: 124695 KB
  • Release date: April 30, 2019
  • Duration: 04:19:46

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  • ISBN: 9781684572717
  • File size: 124708 KB
  • Release date: April 30, 2019
  • Duration: 04:21:46
  • Number of parts: 5

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Language Arts Multi-Cultural Sociology Nonfiction

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English

Linguists have been studying Black English as a speech variety for years, 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.
Expand title description text
Language Arts Multi-Cultural Sociology Nonfiction
  • Details

    Publisher:
    HighBridge
    Edition:
    Unabridged

    OverDrive Listen audiobook
    ISBN: 9781684572717
    File size: 124695 KB
    Release date: April 30, 2019
    Duration: 04:19:46

    MP3 audiobook
    ISBN: 9781684572717
    File size: 124708 KB
    Release date: April 30, 2019
    Duration: 04:21:46
    Number of parts: 5

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  • Formats
    OverDrive Listen audiobook
    MP3 audiobook
  • Languages
    English