Word from the mother
Geneva Smitherman
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Word from the mother
Published
2006
Publisher
Routledge
Pages
172
ISBN-10
0415358760
Description
"Word from the Mother presents a definitive statement on African American Language (AAL) from the internationally respected linguist, Geneva Smitherman. Her message is clear: all Americans, regardless of cultural background, must appreciate the linguistic conventions and richness of AAL if they are to participate in society as informed citizens." "The work gives an overview of past debates on the speech of African Americans and provides a vision for the future. The author explores the contributions of AAL to mainstream American English, and includes a list of idioms and expressions as a suggested linguistic core of AAL." "Word from the Mother is an essential read for students of African American speech, language and culture and sociolinguistics, as well as the general reader interested in the worldwide "crossover" of Black Popular Culture."--Jacket.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Word from the mother?
This edition of Word from the mother has approximately 172 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Word from the mother?
For most readers, Word from the mother typically takes between 3h 35m and 2h 23m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 43,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 52m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 43,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Word from the mother?
The estimated word count for Word from the mother is approximately 43,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Word from the mother?
Word from the mother was written by Geneva Smitherman.
When was Word from the mother published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2006. The original work may have been published on a different date.