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1 online resource (1 audio file (4hr., 20 min.)) : digital. |
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digital digital recording rda |
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data file rda |
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Digital content provided by hoopla. |
| Cast |
Read by John McWhorter. |
| Summary |
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. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
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Black English.
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English language -- United States.
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African Americans -- Languages.
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Sociolinguistics -- United States.
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| Added Author |
Mcwhorter, John.
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hoopla digital.
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| ISBN |
9781684572717 (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book) |
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1684572711 (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book) |
| Music No. |
MWT12350108 |
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