Talkin and Testifyin: The Language of Black America (Revised)

In her book, Geneva Smitherman makes a substantial contribution to an understanding of Black English by setting...
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Talkin and Testifyin: The Language of Black America (Revised) by Smitherman, Geneva

Talkin and Testifyin: The Language of Black America (Revised)

CHF 59.29

Talkin and Testifyin: The Language of Black America (Revised)

CHF 59.29
Author: Geneva Smitherman
Format: Paperback
Language: English

In her book, Geneva Smitherman makes a substantial contribution to an understanding of Black English by setting it in the larger context of Black culture and life style. In addition to defining Black English, by its distinctive structure and special lexicon, Smitherman argues that the Black dialect is set apart from traditional English by a rhetorical style which reflects its African origins. Smitherman also tackles the issue of Black and White attitudes toward Black English, particularly as they affect educational policy.

Documenting her insights with quotes from notable Black historical, literary and popular figures, Smitherman makes clear that Black English is as legitimate a form of speech as British, American, or Australian English.

Author: Geneva Smitherman
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
Published: 01/01/1986
Pages: 298
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.93lbs
Size: 8.53h x 5.42w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780814318058

About the Author
Geneva Smitherman a distinguished professor emerita and director of the African American Language and Literacy Program at Michigan State University.

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