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Talking Back, Talking Black

Truths About America's Lingua Franca

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Talking Back, Talking Black

Von: John McWhorter
Gesprochen von: John McWhorter
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Linguists have been studying Black English as a speech variety for years, arguing to the public that it is different from Standard English, not a degradation of it. Yet false assumptions and controversies still swirl around what it means to speak and sound "Black." In his first book devoted solely to the form, structure, and development of Black English, John McWhorter clearly explains its fundamentals and rich history while carefully examining the cultural, educational, and political issues that have undermined recognition of this transformative, empowering dialect.

Talking Back, Talking Black takes us on a fascinating tour of a nuanced and complex language that has moved beyond America's borders to become a dynamic force for today's youth culture around the world.

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“Superb.” (Steven Pinker)

“An explanation, a defense, and, most heartening, a celebration.... McWhorter demonstrates the ‘legitimacy’ of Black English by uncovering its complexity and sophistication, as well as the still unfolding journey that has led to its creation.... [His] intelligent breeziness is the source of the book’s considerable charm.” (New Yorker)
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John Mcwhorter does an excellent job of making a compelling case for Black English. He skillfully blends linguistic analysis with emotional and psychological insights, which opened my mind to a greater appreciation and recognition of Black English. His reading also adds a nice genuine flare to the audiobook. His arguments are thought-provoking and offer a fresh perspective on a subject that is often misunderstood.
However, i do find myself, as a speaker of Arabic and German, disagreeing with some of his points and comparisons, as he thought would happen, particularly his analogy between Black English and the diglossia found in the Arab world, as well as his comparison to the use of Kiez German among migrant descendants.

Good job, Mr.Mcwhorter. Big fan of him and his work.

Thought provoking and engaging

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