Beyond Ebonics: Linguistic Pride and Racial Prejudice

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Oxford University Press, 2000年2月10日 - 176 頁
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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Linguistic Pride and Racial Prejudice
1
Ebonic Genesis
15
A Contentious Global Debut
25
Oaklands Ebonics Resolutions
37
Legislative Lament
49
Legal Implications
63
Disparate Theoretical Foundations
73
Racist Reactions and Ebonics Satire
87
Beyond Ebonics Striving toward Enhanced Linguistic Tolerance
101
APPENDIXES
117
References
133
Index
139
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John Baugh is Professor of Education and Linguistics at Stanford University. He has also served as President of the American Dialect Society.

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