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English with an Accent: Language, Ideology and Discrimination in the United States
Rosina Lippi-Green
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Description for English with an Accent: Language, Ideology and Discrimination in the United States
Paperback. Num Pages: 384 pages, 27 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; CFB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 23. Weight in Grams: 638.
Since its initial publication, English with an Accent has provoked debate and controversy within classrooms through its in-depth scrutiny of American attitudes towards language. Rosina Lippi-Green discusses the ways in which discrimination based on accent functions to support and perpetuate social structures and unequal power relations.
This second edition has been reorganized and revised to include:
- new dedicated chapters on Latino English and Asian American English
- discussion questions, further reading, and suggested classroom exercises,
- updated examples from the classroom, the judicial system, the media, and corporate culture
- a discussion of the long-term implications of the Ebonics debate
- a brand-new companion ... Read more
English with an Accent is essential reading for students with interests in attitudes and discrimination towards language.
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Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Number of Pages
360
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415559119
SKU
V9780415559119
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About Rosina Lippi-Green
Rosina Lippi-Green holds a PhD in linguistics from Princeton University, taught linguistics for twelve years, and is now an award-winning fiction writer.
Reviews for English with an Accent: Language, Ideology and Discrimination in the United States
"This second edition of English with an Accent exceeds the high standard of research excellence that Lippi-Green first displayed in 1997. This new book introduces keen insights about language, justice, discrimination, and the human condition in America." John Baugh, Margaret Bush Wilson Professor in Arts and Sciences, Washington University in St. Louis, USA "English with an Accent ... Read more