Talkin that Talk Geneva Smitherman

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A highly readable collection of key articles and essays by a leading scholar on African American language and politics. Smitherman discusses the inter-relationship between African American language, culture and education.

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Talkin that Talk: Language, Culture and Education in African America by Geneva Smitherman

A highly readable collection of key articles and essays by a leading scholar on African American language and politics. Discussing the inter-relationship between African American language, culture and education, Talkin' that Talk is divided into sections, each introduced by the author, which include:
* African American language and education
* Language theory, research and the Black intellectual tradition
* Black language and culture
* Black women's discourse
* Language policy and global multilingualism.

Talkin that Talk Reviews

'A thoroughly engaging collection, intelligently conceived, and well presented. Smitherman is a force in her field, a true leader, a pioneer.' - Choice

'No one who is interested in the sway of language over class should miss this book.' - Library Review

About Geneva Smitherman

Geneva Smitherman is an established writer and key commentator on African American language and culture. She has forged a writing style which combines academic discourse and African American English which has become widely celebrated for efficacy in making the medium the message. Her previous publications include Talkin and Testifyin and Black Talk and she is a contributor to African American English

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Sku

CIN0415208653A

ISBN 13

9780415208659

ISBN 10

0415208653

Title

Talkin that Talk: Language, Culture and Education in African America by Geneva Smitherman

Author

Geneva Smitherman

Condition

Used - Well Read

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Taylor & Francis Ltd

Year published

1999-09-30

Number of pages

476

Prizes

N/A

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