Crossing by Ben Rampton
Crossing Language and Ethnicity Among Adolescents is a study of sociolinguistic processes in multiracial urban youth culture, and it focuses on language 'crossing': - the use of panjabi by adolescents of Afro-Caribbean and Anglo descent - the use of Creole by adolescents of Panjabi and Anglo descent - the use of stylised Indian English The book carefully distinguishes between crossing in different varieties, it explains the general characteristics of crossing and it addresses the central question: how far and in what ways do intricate processes of language sharing and exchange help to overcome race stratification and contribute to a new sense of mixed youth, class and neighbourhood community?
"Ben Rampton has produced a very important study..an inspiring model for many other researchers." Journal of Sociolinguistics "The importance of this book for sociolinguistic research cannot be overestimated." Language and Education
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| ISBN 13 | 9780582217911 |
| ISBN 10 | 0582217911 |
| Title | Crossing |
| Author | Ben Rampton |
| Series | Real Language Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pearson Education Limited |
| Year published | 1995-06-09 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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