Talkin that Talk: Language, Culture and Education in African America
Description
Drawing on decades of scholarship and lived experience, this collection examines African American Language—often called Ebonics—and its powerful connections to culture, identity, and education. Through essays and linking commentaries, it places contemporary debates about language in the broader history of African American intellectual, social, and educational life. The book challenges linguistic misconceptions, explores the consequences of language policy in schools, and affirms the legitimacy and expressive richness of African American speech. Accessible, incisive, and culturally grounded, it offers essential perspective on language, race, and educational equity.
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paperback
Routledge
Published Jan 1, 2000
457 pages
ISBN: 9780415208659
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First Published
2000
Language
eng
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