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Word from the Mother Geneva Smitherman

Word from the Mother By Geneva Smitherman

Word from the Mother by Geneva Smitherman

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Summary

This classic text by Geneva Smitherman, pioneering scholar of Black Talk, is a definitive statement on African American Language (AAL). It is an essential read for students of African American speech, language, culture and sociolinguistics, as well as the general reader interested in the worldwide 'crossover' of Black popular culture.

Word from the Mother Summary

Word from the Mother: Language and African Americans by Geneva Smitherman

1: This is a manifesto for African American Language, setting out its importance, linguistically, culturally and from an education perspective, by leading African American linguist and educational activist, Geneva Smitherman

2. Critical reading for both students and scholars of Linguistics, Black studies , Education and related areas, but also accessible and engaging reading for a general interest market, as written in Smitherman's authentic African American writing style

3. This is a highly individual and vibrant book, including a handy guide to key words and expressions from Talking trash to large and in charge

Word from the Mother Reviews

Many scholars, students and laypersons across the globe have an informed appreciation for the Language of Black America, because they got the Word from the Mother, Dr. Geneva Smitherman. Like no other, 'Dr. G,' the Signifying mother, captures the wit, humor, joy and critical edge that speaks forth from this language of history, culture and experience of the descendants of enslaved African people in these 'United' States of America. This is a classic text and precious gem from an OLE SKOOL Womanist scholar of the people that should be read by generations to come!

Elaine Richardson, Ohio State University, USA, author of Hiphop Literacies and African American Literacies

As Aretha Franklin is the Queen of Soul, 'Dr. G,' as she's affectionately known, is the Queen of Black Language. She gave us the name 'African American Language' to express the expansiveness of language use in African American communities. Word from the Mother is a must-read in any course that includes African American Language in conveying our language, linguistics, and cultural journey that honors our ancestors and strengthens us by confirming their worth and ours.

Sonja L. Lanehart, University of Arizona, USA , author of Sista, Speak! Black Women Kinfolk Talk about Language and Literacy

About Geneva Smitherman

Geneva Smitherman (aka Dr. G) is University Distinguished Professor Emerita in English and Core Faculty, African Studies Center at Michigan State University in the U.S. A linguist and educational activist, she has been at the forefront of the struggle for language rights since the 1970s. She is the author of several books, among them, Talkin and Testifyin (1977), Black Talk (2000), and Talkin That Talk (2000).

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Foreword to the Routledge Linguistics Classics Edition: She Do It for the Culture: The Deep Structure of Geneva Smitherman's Radical Linguistics of Black Love - H. Samy Alim

1 African American Language: So good it's bad

2 Words and Expressions, Proverbs and Familiar Sayings

3 The N-words

4 Honeyz and Playaz Talkin that Talk

5 I used to love H.E.R.: Hip Hop, in its Essence and Real

6 All Around the World, Same Song

7 Negro Dialect, the Last Barrier to Integration?

Notes

References

Discography

Index

Additional information

NLS9781032079998
9781032079998
1032079991
Word from the Mother: Language and African Americans by Geneva Smitherman
Geneva Smitherman
Routledge Linguistics Classics
New
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
2021-11-26
204
N/A
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