Word from the Mother: Language and African Americans

by Geneva Smitherman

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Geneva Smitherman presents an overview of past debates on the speech of the African Americans. Enriched by her inimitable style, this evocative study explores the relationship between language and race, as well as common perceptions of African American Language (AAL).

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0415358760

ISBN13:9780415358767

Release Date:April 2006

Publisher:Routledge

Length:186 Pages

Weight:0.50 lbs.

Dimensions:0.4" x 6.3" x 9.2"

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