WIDAWSKI, Maciej <br/><br/>
African American Slang:   linguistic description/ 
Maciej Widawski 
 - Cambridge:  Cambridge University Press,   2015. 
 - xv, 296p.:   ill.;  24 cm.  Book. 
<br/><br/> Includes glossary, bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/> African American slang, often rooted in African American Vernacular English (AAVE), reflects the unique cultural,<br/>social, and historical experiences of Black communities in the United States. It evolves rapidly, shaping identity,<br/>solidarity, and self-expression while influencing mainstream language, music, and media. This linguistic phenomenon<br/>encompasses creative wordplay, metaphors, and distinctive pronunciation patterns, serving both communicative and<br/>cultural functions. Studying African American slang provides insight into social dynamics, resistance, and innovation within<br/>language, highlighting the interplay between culture, identity, and linguistic creativity.  http://172.20.27.22:4000/handle/123456789/42 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781107074170 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Black English 
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>DUCE PE3102.N42 W43