num_pages: 288
description: Renowned linguist John R. Rickford and journalist Russell J. Rickford provide the definitive guide to African American vernacular English from its origins and features to its powerful fascination for society at large.
language: English
title: Spoken Soul: The Story of Black English
titlecomplete: Spoken Soul: The Story of Black English
genres: Linguistics, Language, Education, Race, African American, Nonfiction, Teaching
ratings_count: 165
awards: awardedAt: 946713600000
name: American Book Award
publisher: Trade Paper Press