African American English: A Linguistic Introduction (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521891387)

This authoritative introduction to African American English (AAE) is the first textbook to look at the grammar as a whole. Clearly organized, it describes patterns in the sentence structure, sound system, word formation and word use. It examines education, speech events in the secular and religious world, and the use of AAE in literature and the media to create black images. It includes exercises to accompany each chapter and is essential reading for students in linguistics, education, anthropology, African American studies and literature.

Author: Lisa J. Green
ISBN-10: 0521891388
ISBN-13: 9780521891387
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 08/08/2002
Pages: 300
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.60h x 6.70w x 0.70d