Language in Exile: Three Hundred Years of Jamaican Creole

Focusing on the development and characteristics of Jamaican Creole and other New World creoles like Gulla, this work examines the influence of nonstandard British English dialects on African slaves. It offers a clear and insightful analysis of the distinct features of Jamaican Creole, contributing significantly to the understanding of its genesis and evolution. The book serves as a valuable resource for those studying language, culture, and the historical context of Creole languages.