Beyond Ebonics : Linguistic Pride and Racial Prejudice
by
John Baugh
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0195152891
ISBN-13
9780195152890
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint
Oxford University Press Inc
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
May 16th, 2002
Print length
174 Pages
Weight
218 grams
Dimensions
21.20 x 14.20 x 1.40 cms
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John Baugh offers an explanation of the origins of the linguistics term ebonics, and debunks many commonly-held notions about the way African-Americans speak English.
The media frenzy surrounding the 1996 resolution by the Oakland School Board brought public attention to the term "Ebonics", however the idea remains a mystery to most. John Baugh, a well-known African-American linguist and education expert, offers an accessible explanation of the origins of the term, the linguistic reality behind the hype, and the politics behind the outcry on both sides of the debate. Using a non-technical, first-person style, and bringing in many of his own personal experiences, Baugh debunks many commonly-held notions about the way African-Americans speak English, and the result is a nuanced and balanced portrait of a fraught subject. This volume should appeal to students and scholars in anthropology, linguistics, education, urban studies, and African-American studies.
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