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Dread Talk - by Velma Pollard (Paperback)

Name: Dread Talk - by Velma Pollard (Paperback)
Brand: University of the West Indies Press
SKU: 1010985257
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Pollard analyses the speech code of the Rastafari of Jamaica, a group that adjusted the languages of the Jamaican people to suit their religious, philosophical, social and economic concerns as people speaking from "under".
Author(s): Velma Pollard
136 Pages
Language + Art + Disciplines, Language Arts

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Book Synopsis

Pollard analyses the speech code of the Rastafari of Jamaica, a group that adjusted the languages of the Jamaican people to suit their religious, philosophical, social and economic concerns as people speaking from "under".

The book includes descriptions of Dread Talk, the speech of the Rastafari, as an example of lexical expansion in a creole language, and the influence of the lexicon on Jamaican English. It also discusses the adjustment of the language to other creoles, both English and French-related, in the Eastern Caribbean. New to this revised edition is a chapter on "Dread Talk in the Diaspora" that discusses the language as used in the urban centres of North America and Europe.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.99 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x .32 Inches (D)

Weight: .34 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 136

Genre: Language + Art + Disciplines

Sub-Genre: Language Arts

Publisher: University of the West Indies Press

Theme: General

Format: Paperback

Author: Velma Pollard

Language: English

Street Date: September 5, 2000

TCIN: 1010985257

UPC: 9789768125682

Item Number (DPCI): 247-07-6623

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship weight: 0.34 pounds

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Q: What new chapter is included in the revised edition?

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A: The revised edition includes a chapter on 'Dread Talk in the Diaspora'.
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Q: Who is the target audience for this book?

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A: The book is suggested for readers aged 22 years and up, focusing on language and arts.
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Q: How does the book relate to Jamaican English?

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A: It discusses the influence of Dread Talk's lexicon on Jamaican English and other creoles.
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Q: What themes are covered in this book?

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A: The book addresses religious, philosophical, social, and economic themes within the Rastafari language.
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