American English
- 452 pages
- 16 hours of reading
This book provides a very readable, up-to-date description of language variation in American English, covering regional, ethnic, and gender-based differences.
Walt Wolfram Books
Walt Wolfram is a leading sociolinguist dedicated to exploring the social and ethnic dialects of American English. His foundational work, particularly with urban African American English, established its legitimacy as a complex linguistic system. Wolfram has extensively documented the linguistic diversity across various communities, from the Appalachian Mountains to the coastal islands of North Carolina. Through his publications and public outreach, he champions the principle of linguistic gratuity, emphasizing the responsibility to give back to the communities from which linguistic insights are gained.
African American Language
- 325 pages
- 12 hours of reading
A pioneering longitudinal study of sixty-seven African American children, this book examines language development through childhood. It provides a unique glimpse into what it means to mature from a linguistic perspective and will be a key work for advanced students and researchers in sociolinguistics.
