Talking Back, Talking Black
Truths About America's Lingua Franca
John McWhorter
Unravel the misunderstood complexities of Black English with this insightful book. Linguistics expert John McWhorter provides a clear explanation of the form, structure, and development of Black English, while delving into the cultural, educational, and political issues that have undermined its recognition. Explore the rich history of this transformative dialect that has become a dynamic force in modern youth culture worldwide.
Publish Date
2017-01-10T00:00:00.000Z
2017-01-10T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2016
Goodreads Rating
4.16
ISBN
9781942658580
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Recommendations
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2020-02-10T04:11:30.000Z
For #BHM I will be sharing some of my favorite books by Black Authors
9th Book: Talking Back Talking Black
@JohnHMcWhorter
Very Interesting and enlightening book that can broaden your perspective.
...JUST READ THE BOOK! – source2022-09-18T22:19:25.000Z
Just read @JohnHMcWhorter's "Talking Back, Talking Black: Truths About America's Lingua Franca"—a terrific book: One particularly interesting aspect for me was the parallels between Black (American) English, Scottish and northern English dialects. – source