DeBose, Charles E., 1939-

The sociology of African American language : a language planning perspective / Charles DeBose. - Houndmills, Baskinstoke, Hampshire ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2005. - 237 p. : 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 224-230) and index.

1403939705 (cloth)

2005046314


African Americans--Languages.
English language--Social aspects--United States.
English language--Variation--United States.
Language planning--United States.
Black English.

PE3102.N42 / D43 2005

427/.973/08996073