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Beyond Ebonics: Linguistic Pride and Racial Prejudice
Contributor(s): Baugh, John (Author)

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 ISBN: 0195152891     ISBN-13: 9780195152890
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
OUR PRICE: $54.15  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: May 2002
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Annotation: The media frenzy surrounding the 1996 resolution by the Oakland School Board brought public attention to the term "Ebonics," however the idea remains a mystery to most. John Baugh, a well-known African-American linguist and education expert, offers an accessible explanation of the origins of
the term, the linguistic reality behind the hype, and the politics behind the outcry on both sides of the debate. Using a non-technical, first-person style, and bringing in many of his own personal experiences, Baugh debunks many commonly-held notions about the way African-Americans speak English,
and the result is a nuanced and balanced portrait of a fraught subject. This volume should appeal to students and scholars in anthropology, linguistics, education, urban studies, and African-American studies.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Speech & Pronunciation
- Social Science | Ethnic Studies - African American Studies
Dewey: 306.440
LCCN: 99016833
Lexile Measure: 1550(Not Available)
Physical Information: 0.53" H x 5.58" W x 8.34" L (0.48 lbs) 174 pages
Themes:
- Ethnic Orientation - African American
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
 
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The media frenzy surrounding the 1996 resolution by the Oakland School Board brought public attention to the term Ebonics, however the idea remains a mystery to most. John Baugh, a well-known African-American linguist and education expert, offers an accessible explanation of the origins of
the term, the linguistic reality behind the hype, and the politics behind the outcry on both sides of the debate. Using a non-technical, first-person style, and bringing in many of his own personal experiences, Baugh debunks many commonly-held notions about the way African-Americans speak English,
and the result is a nuanced and balanced portrait of a fraught subject. This volume should appeal to students and scholars in anthropology, linguistics, education, urban studies, and African-American studies.
 
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