William Labov Quotes
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It appears that the present-day form of African American English is not the inheritance of the period of slavery, but the creation of the second half of the 20th century.
William Labov
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Author Details:
Type:
Writer Quotes
Category:
American Writer Quotes
Date of Birth:
December 4, 1927
Nationality:
American
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Napoleon Hill
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Quote Keywords:
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Dictionary Links:
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American,
Century,
Creation,
English,
Form,
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Inheritance,
Period,
Second,
Slavery
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