Talking back, talking Black : truths about America's Lingua Franca /

"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, empow...

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Main Author:	McWhorter, John H.
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Bellevue Literary Press, 2017.
Edition:	First edition.
Subjects:	Black English > United States. English language > United States. African Americans > Languages. Black English. English language. United States. LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / Historical & Comparative. LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / Sociolinguistics. SOCIAL SCIENCE / Discrimination & Race Relations. SOCIAL SCIENCE / Ethnic Studies / African American Studies.