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Vintage 1973 BLACK ENGLISH by J.L. Dillard ~ Its History and Usage in America
Vintage 1973 BLACK ENGLISH by J.L. Dillard ~ Its History and Usage in America
Vintage 1973 BLACK ENGLISH by J.L. Dillard ~ Its History and Usage in America

Vintage 1973 BLACK ENGLISH by J.L. Dillard ~ Its History and Usage in America

$ 4.75

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  • Condition: Very good
  • Culture: Black Americana
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    Description

    An important, provocative study....Black English is not a sloppy imitation of white English, Dillard insists, but a precise language with a history and grammar of its own. A teacher of linguistics, he marshals an impressive--and often fascinating--case.'--Charles Michener, Newsweek
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    "J. L. Dillard is quoted in many other books on black english. It is full of interesting tidbits about black english, and is loaded with examples. an excellent work, even for the 1970s!"
    "I
    f you're interested in Black English, get Dillard's book and go through it a few times, to appreciate the structure of the language."
    Softcover. 361 Pages. Very good condition. See all photos as they are part of the description