African American vernacular English : features , evolution , educational implications
John R. Rickford
- Blackwell Malden, Mass. 1999 c1999
- xxvii , 399 p. : ill. , maps ; 23 cm.
- Language in society (Oxford, England) 26 .
With a preface by William Labov - on cover Includes bibliographical references (p. [348]-385) and index
0631212450
African Americans - Languages English language - Social aspects - United States English language - Spoken English - United States African Americans - Education - Language arts Language and education - United States African American students - Language Black English Sociolinguistics--PE