Beyond Ebonics: Linguistic Pride and Racial Prejudice [Paperback]

Description: 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. John Baugh is Professor of Education and Linguistics at Stanford University. He has also served as President of the American Dialect Society.

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EAN: 9780195152890

UPC: 9780195152890

ISBN: 9780195152890

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Item Length: 21.2 cm

Number of Pages: 176 Pages

Publication Name: Beyond Ebonics: Linguistic Pride and Racial Prejudice

Language: English

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Item Height: 209 mm

Subject: Social Sciences, Languages

Publication Year: 2002

Type: Study Guide

Item Weight: 220 g

Subject Area: Regional History, Religious Sociology

Author: John Baugh

Item Width: 136 mm

Format: Paperback