LINGUIST List 17.1171

Wed Apr 19 2006

Books: Sociolinguistics: Smitherman

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Directory         1.    Liz Levine, Word from the Mother: Smitherman

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Message 1: Word from the Mother: Smitherman
Date: 18-Apr-2006
From: Liz Levine <elizabeth.levinetaylorandfrancis.com>
Subject: Word from the Mother: Smitherman


Title: Word from the Mother Subtitle: Language and African Americans Published: 2006 Publisher: Routledge (Taylor and Francis)
                http://www.routledge.com/

Author: Geneva Smitherman Hardback: ISBN: 0415358752 Pages: 192 Price: U.S. $ 80.00
Paperback: ISBN: 0415358760 Pages: 192 Price: U.S. $ 22.95
Abstract:

Word from the Mother presents a definitive statement on African AmericanEnglish from the hugely respected linguist, Geneva Smitherman; her messageis clear: black American speech enriches, rather than undermines, generalAmerican English.

Written with flashes of African American language throughout, the workgives an overview of past debates on the speech of African Americans, andprovides a vision for the future. Demonstrating the stark contrast betweenthe perceptions of the language from those outside the community, with theviews of African Americans, the author explores the relationship betweenlanguage and race, and the reflection of gender in language practices.

From her discussion on rhyme and rhetoric in the black speech community, tothe summary of African American idioms and expressions, Geneva Smithermanargues that 'bilingualism' is necessary for all Americans if they are totake their place in the global village.

Including cartoons, poetry and hip hop lyrics which humorously illustrateher argument, Word from the Mother is a an essential read for students ofAfrican American English, language and culture and sociolinguistics, aswell as the general reader interested in the worldwide adoption of blackpopular culture.

Linguistic Field(s): Sociolinguistics
Subject Language(s): English (eng)
Written In: English (eng )

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