True to the Language Game

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Focusing on linguistic diversity and cultural identity, this collection by Keith Gilyard showcases his influential essays on critical literacy, writing instruction, and popular culture. It addresses contemporary issues like students' rights to their own language and code-switching pedagogy, alongside reflections on political discourse during Barack Obama's rise. Gilyard combines analysis, theory, and personal insights, making this volume a vital resource for those in rhetorical studies, composition, applied linguistics, and education.