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Africanisms In The Gullah Dialect (Southern Classics)
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The Firstand Still Most Importantbook On Gullah Languagea Unique Creole Language Spoken On The Coastal Islands And Adjacent Mainland Of South Carolina And Georgia, Gullah Existed As An Isolated And Largely Ignored Linguistic Phenomenon Until The Publication Of Lorenzo Dow Turner'S Landmark Volume Africanisms In The Gullah Dialect. In His Classic Treatise, Turner, The First Professionally Trained African American Linguist, Focused On A People Whose Language Had Long Been Misunderstood, Lifted A Shroud That Had Obscured The True History Of Gullah, And Demonstrated That It Drew Important Linguistic Features Directly From The Languages Of West Africa. Initially Published In 1949, This Groundbreaking Work Of Afrocentric Scholarship Opened American Minds To A Littleknown Culture While Initiating A Means For The Gullah People To Reclaim And Value Their Past. The Book Presents A Reference Point For Today'S Discussions About Everpresent Language Varieties, Ebonics, And Education. For Readers Today The Book Offers Important Reminders About The Subtleties And Power Of Racial And Cultural Prejudice.In Their Introduction To The Volume, Katherine Wyly Mille And Michael B. Montgomery Set The Text In Its Sociolinguistic Context, Explore Recent Developments In The Celebration Of Gullah Culture, And Honor Turner With A Recounting Of His Life And Scholarly Accomplishments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'Africanisms in the Gullah Dialect'? A: The book focuses on the Gullah language, a unique creole spoken in South Carolina and Georgia, and explores its linguistic features derived from West African languages.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Lorenzo Dow Turner, who was the first professionally trained African American linguist.
- Q: When was 'Africanisms in the Gullah Dialect' first published? A: The book was first published in 1949.
- Q: What condition is this used book in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 392 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type of the book is paperback.
- Q: Is this book suitable for those interested in African American culture? A: Yes, it is categorized under Black & African Americans, making it relevant for those interested in African American culture and linguistics.
- Q: What kind of insights does the introduction provide? A: The introduction offers sociolinguistic context, recent developments in Gullah culture, and honors the author’s scholarly contributions.
- Q: Can this book help with understanding language varieties like Ebonics? A: Yes, the book serves as a reference point for discussions about language varieties, including Ebonics and education.
- Q: What is the significance of this book in terms of cultural history? A: This book is significant for shedding light on the Gullah language and culture, helping to reclaim and value the past of the Gullah people.