Linguistics & Semiotics, African Americans - General & Miscellaneous, Language Families, English Language Reference
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Overview
"Spoken Soul is a must read for anyone who is interested in the connection between language and identity. It is educational, informative, and enlightening."—Chicago Defender
A compelling exploration of Black English from its roots to its force in contemporary culture
In this timely book, renowned linguist John Rickford provides the definitive guide to Black English from its origins, to its new directions, to its powerful fascination for society at large. Drawing on fresh research, Rickford achieves a rare feat: popular reading filled with genuine revelation. Spoken Soul is loaded with examples from such icons as August Wilson, Richard Pryor, and Eddie Murphy. Rickford also crashes through the rigid divisions separating "high" and "low" culture. Telling the story of the language links such apparently disparate figures as Toni Morrison, Jesse Jackson, and Lauryn Hill.
Book Details
Published
January 3, 2001
Publisher
New York : Wiley, c2000.
Pages
288
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780471399575