Talking Back, Talking Black: Truths about America's Lingua Franca

by John McWhorter

Book Overview

"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"Talking Back, Talking Black is McWhorter's] case for the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1942658583
• ISBN13: 9781942658580
• Release Date: September 2018
• Publisher: Bellevue Literary Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.9" x 7.4"