Smitherman, Geneva, 1940-

Talkin that talk : language, culture, and education in African America / Geneva Smitherman. - xvi, 457 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 411-429) and index.

Ebonics, language theory, and research -- Language and the education of African Americans -- Language and culture -- Language policy, politics, and power -- Columns -- The struggle continues.

0415208653 9780415208659 0415208645 9780415208642

99010323


African Americans--Languages
African Americans--Education
African Americans--Social life and customs
Black English
Americanisms

PE3102.N4 / S63 2000

427.97308996073