"Word from the Mother" presents a definitive statement on African
American English from the hugely respected linguist, Geneva
Smitherman; and her message is clear: black American speech
enriches, rather than undermines, general American English.
Written with flashes of African American language throughout, the
work gives an overview of past debates on the speech of African
Americans, and provides a vision for the future. Demonstrating the
stark contrast between the perceptions of the language from those
outside the community, with the views of African Americans, the
author explores the relationship between language and race, and the
reflection of gender in language practices.
From her discussion on rhyme and rhetoric in the black speech
community, to the summary of African American idioms and
expressions, Geneva Smitherman argues that 'bilingualism' is
necessary for all Americans if they are to take their place in the
global village.
Including cartoons, poetry and hip hop lyrics which humorously
illustrate her argument, Word from the Mother is a an essential
read for students of African American English, language and culture
and sociolinguistics, as well as the general reader interested in
the worldwide adoption of black popular culture.
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