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The English History of African American English - Language in Society S Poplack
The English History of African American English - Language in Society
S Poplack
Much scholarly work assumes that African American Vernacular English (AAVE) derives from an earlier plantation creole. This volume explores an alternative hypothesis: that the characteristic features were acquired from the varieties of English to which early speakers were exposed.
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| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | January 28, 2000 |
| Original release date | 1999 |
| ISBN13 | 9780631212621 |
| Publishers | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Genre | Ethnic Orientation > African American |
| Pages | 304 |
| Dimensions | 145 × 224 × 20 mm · 412 g |
| Language | English |
| Editor | Poplack, Shana (University of Ottawa) |