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African American English in the Diaspora

About African American English in the Diaspora

Investigates the origins of contemporary African American Vernacular English (AAVE), one of the oldest, yet unsolved, questions in sociolinguistics. This volume presents a comprehensive analysis of tense and aspect as manifested in recorded conversations with 101 former slaves and their descendants.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780631212669
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 320
  • Published:
  • August 16, 2001
  • Dimensions:
  • 155x231x25 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 463 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 19, 2024

Description of African American English in the Diaspora

Investigates the origins of contemporary African American Vernacular English (AAVE), one of the oldest, yet unsolved, questions in sociolinguistics. This volume presents a comprehensive analysis of tense and aspect as manifested in recorded conversations with 101 former slaves and their descendants.

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