How do children acquire African American English? How do they develop the specific language patterns of their communities? Drawing on spontaneous speech samples

Premised on recognition of African American language as a legitimate linguistic system, this volume compares and contrasts African American English and White En

From birth to early adulthood, all aspects of a child's life undergo enormous development and change, and language is no exception. This book documents the resu

This authoritative introduction to African American English (AAE) is the first textbook to look at the grammar as a whole. Clearly organised, it describes patte

Offers a set of diverse analyses of traditional and contemporary work on language structure and use in African American communities.