by Geneva Smitherman (Author)
Presenting an overview of past debates on the speech of the African Americans, this study explores the relationship between language and race, as well as common perceptions of African American Language (AAL). It is for students of African American English, language, culture and sociolinguistics, as well as the general reader.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 192
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 07 Feb 2006
ISBN 10: 0415358760
ISBN 13: 9780415358767