African American English: A Linguistic Introduction - Brossura

Green, Lisa

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ISBN 10: 0521891388 ISBN 13: 9780521891387

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2009

Riassunto

This authoritative introduction to African American English (AAE) is the first textbook to look at the grammar as a whole. Clearly organised, it describes patterns in the sentence structure, sound system, word formation and word use in AAE. The book uses linguistic description and data from conversation to explain that AAE is not a compilation of random deviations from mainstream English but that it is a rule-governed system. The textbook examines topics such as education, speech events in the secular and religious world, and the use of language in literature and the media to create black images. This much-needed book includes exercises to accompany each chapter and will be essential reading for students in linguistics, education, anthropology, African American studies and literature.

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Descrizione del libro:

This authoritative introduction to African American English (AAE) is the first textbook to look at the grammar as a whole. Clearly organised, it describes patterns in the sentence structure, sound system, word formation and word use in AAE. It also considers the representation of AAE in literature and the media.

L'autore:

Lisa Green is Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Texas, Austin. She has written journal articles and book chapters on topics in the study of African American English.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0521891388
• ISBN 13: 9780521891387
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 300