Beyond Ebonics: Linguistic Pride and Racial Prejudice
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The media frenzy surrounding the 1996 resolution by the Oakland School Board brought public attention to the term "Ebonics", however the idea remains a mystery to most. John Baugh, a well-known African-American linguist and education expert, offers an accessible explanation of the origins of the term, the linguistic reality behind the hype, and the politics behind the outcry on both sides of the debate. Using a non-technical, first-person style, and bringing in many of his own personal experiences, Baugh debunks many commonly-held notions about the way African-Americans speak English, and the result is a nuanced and balanced portrait of a fraught subject. This volume should appeal to students and scholars in anthropology, linguistics, education, urban studies, and African-American studies.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0195152891
ISBN13:9780195152890
Release Date:May 2002
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Length:174 Pages
Weight:0.55 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 5.6" x 8.3"
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
It's a very useful book if you want to do some research on black English
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