ERICKSON, FRANKIE MCWHORTER AS TOLD TO JOHN R.

Cowboy Fiddler.

Texas Tech Univ Press,, 1992. Hardcover. Unmarked. Unclipped dust jacket. Foreword by William W. Savage, Jr. Afterword by Charles R. Townsend. Topics include Frankie McWhorter's favorite horse and cowboy stories, cowboy fiddler in Bob Willis's band, etc. Illustrated. 112pp. As told to John R. Erickson.

-- Diatrope Books

Book number: 17920

Catalogue: Music

Keywords: Entertainment Drama/Performing Arts History Western, Cowboys, Rural life, horse breaker, horse trainer, Rodeo 0896722481

JOHN MCWHORTER

All About the Beat

Gotham Press. 2008. (ISBN: 1592403745). Hard Cover. Gd. condition - Why Hip-Hop can't save Black America .. (TI19110z). Good.

-- Mike Long Books

Book number: 9110z

Catalogue: War

Keywords: african, slavery, plantation, culture, tradition, heritage, negro, africa, politics, hip hop, music, 1592403745

MCWHORTER, JOHN

All about the beat. Why hip-hop can't save Black America

Gotham, 2008. Pp: 186. The bestselling commentator, hailed for his frank and fearless arguments on race, imparts a scathing look at the hypocrisy of hip-hopand why its popularity proves that black America must overhaul its politics. One of the most outspoken voices in Americas cultural dialogues, John McWhorter can always be counted on to provide provocative viewpoints steeped in scholarly savvy. Now he turns his formidable intellect to the topic of hip-hop music and culture, smashing the claims that hip-hop is politically valuable because it delivers the only real portrayal of black society. In this measured, impassioned work, McWhorter delves into the rhythms of hip-hop, analyzing its content and celebrating its artistry and craftsmanship. But at the same time he points out that hip-hop is, at its core, simply music, and takes issue with those who celebrate hip-hop as the beginning of a new civil rights program and inflate the lyrics with a kind of radical chic. In a power vacuum, this often offensive and destructive music has become a leading voice of black America, and McWhorter stridently calls for a renewed sense of purpose and pride in black communities. Joining the ranks of Russell Simmons and others who have called for a deeper investigation of hip-hops role in black culture, McWhorters All About the Beat is a spectacular polemic that takes the debate in a seismically new direction. ISBN: 9781592403745. Cond./Kwaliteit: Goed.

-- Boekhandel De Slegte b.v.

Book number: U660325

Catalogue: Sociologie

Keywords: 9781592403745

MCWHORTER, JOHN

All about the beat. Why hip-hop can't save Black America

Gotham, 2008. Pp: 186. The bestselling commentator, hailed for his frank and fearless arguments on race, imparts a scathing look at the hypocrisy of hip-hopand why its popularity proves that black America must overhaul its politics. One of the most outspoken voices in Americas cultural dialogues, John McWhorter can always be counted on to provide provocative viewpoints steeped in scholarly savvy. Now he turns his formidable intellect to the topic of hip-hop music and culture, smashing the claims that hip-hop is politically valuable because it delivers the only real portrayal of black society. In this measured, impassioned work, McWhorter delves into the rhythms of hip-hop, analyzing its content and celebrating its artistry and craftsmanship. But at the same time he points out that hip-hop is, at its core, simply music, and takes issue with those who celebrate hip-hop as the beginning of a new civil rights program and inflate the lyrics with a kind of radical chic. In a power vacuum, this often offensive and destructive music has become a leading voice of black America, and McWhorter stridently calls for a renewed sense of purpose and pride in black communities. Joining the ranks of Russell Simmons and others who have called for a deeper investigation of hip-hops role in black culture, McWhorters All About the Beat is a spectacular polemic that takes the debate in a seismically new direction. ISBN: 9781592403745. Cond./Kwaliteit: Als nieuw.

-- Boekhandel De Slegte b.v.

Book number: U544671

Catalogue: Sociologie

Keywords: 9781592403745

MCWHORTER, JOHN

All about the beat. Why hip-hop can't save Black America

Gotham, 2008. Pp: 186. The bestselling commentator, hailed for his frank and fearless arguments on race, imparts a scathing look at the hypocrisy of hip-hopand why its popularity proves that black America must overhaul its politics. One of the most outspoken voices in Americas cultural dialogues, John McWhorter can always be counted on to provide provocative viewpoints steeped in scholarly savvy. Now he turns his formidable intellect to the topic of hip-hop music and culture, smashing the claims that hip-hop is politically valuable because it delivers the only real portrayal of black society. In this measured, impassioned work, McWhorter delves into the rhythms of hip-hop, analyzing its content and celebrating its artistry and craftsmanship. But at the same time he points out that hip-hop is, at its core, simply music, and takes issue with those who celebrate hip-hop as the beginning of a new civil rights program and inflate the lyrics with a kind of radical chic. In a power vacuum, this often offensive and destructive music has become a leading voice of black America, and McWhorter stridently calls for a renewed sense of purpose and pride in black communities. Joining the ranks of Russell Simmons and others who have called for a deeper investigation of hip-hops role in black culture, McWhorters All About the Beat is a spectacular polemic that takes the debate in a seismically new direction. ISBN: 9781592403745. Cond./Kwaliteit: Goed.

-- Boekhandel De Slegte b.v.

Book number: U1913297

Catalogue: Sociologie

Keywords: 9781592403745

MCWHORTER, JOHN

Authentically Black: Essays for the Black Silent Majority

Gotham (Penguin/Putnam). 2003, First Edition. (ISBN: 1592400019). Soft Cover. Book, Advance Uncorrected Proof. Unread, as new. 264 pp. As New.

-- Citynightsbooks

Book number: 3064

Catalogue: African American History & Politics

Keywords: 1592400019

MCWHORTER, JOHN

Authentically Black: Essays for the Black Silent Majority

New York, New York, U.S.A. Gotham Books. 2004. (ISBN: 1592400469). Soft Cover. PB/Gd. condition/279 pages - Essays for the black silent majority. (K845HT9). Good.

-- Mike Long Books

Book number: K845

Catalogue: Poetry

Keywords: afro americans social conditions popular 1592400469

MCWHORTER, FRANKIE & ERICKSON, JOHN R.

Cowboy fiddler

Texas Tech Univ Pr, 1992. Gekartonneerd met stofomslag. Pp: 112. Cond./Kwaliteit: Goed.

-- Boekhandel De Slegte b.v.

Book number: U861490

Catalogue: Reizen en landen

MCWHORTER, FRANKIE & JOHN R. ERICKSON

Cowboy Fiddler

TX: Texas Tech Univ Pr, 1991. 0896722481. Hardcover. ISBN: 0896722481. 0.75 x 9.5 x 6.25 Inches; 112 pages. As New in As New dust jacket .

-- Olympia Books

Book number: 6013

Catalogue: American West

Keywords: 0896722481 American West

MCWHORTER, JOHN H.

Defining Creole P

Uitgever: Oxford University Press Jaar: 2004. Conditie Als nieuw Binding: Paperback ISBN 9780195166699

-- Budget Boek

Book number: 51566

Keywords: 9780195166699

MCWHORTER, JOHN H.

Doing Our Own Thing: The Degradation of Language and Music, and Why We Should, Like, Care.

Gotham (2003), 8vo., xxiv,276 pp., fig., notes, refs., index; FIRST EDITION; VG/VG; ISBN: 1592400167

-- Aurelius Books

Book number: LR55696

MCWHORTER, JOHN

Doing Our Own Thing: The Degradation of Language and Music and Why Should We, Like, Care

New York, New York, U.S.A. Gotham Books. 2003, First Edition. (ISBN: 1592400167). Hb, 8vo. pp. 276, "Comparing past speakers from Abraham Lincoln to Mario Cuomo to more modern speakers, including President George W. Bush, McWhorter laments the loss of the art of oration, notwithstanding Jesse Jackson and the black preaching tradition. He traces the current emphasis on oral versus written speech across a variety of cultures and times. McWhorter focuses on the forces at work in the U.S. that have heightened the appeal of plain-speaking since the 1960s, including the influence of music, the breakdown of racial barriers, and the rise in immigration and technology. While he sees the trend toward emphasizing the oral over the written as "the celebration of the art in spoken language," he laments the impact on our ability to read, write, and critique. McWhorter's eloquent style and cogent analysis will appeal to readers concerned about trends in American education and communication.". Very Good/Very Good.

-- The Edmonton Book Store

Book number: 105106

Keywords: Language Decline 1592400167

MCWHORTER, JOHN

Doing Our Own Thing: The Degradation of Language and Music and Why We Should, Like, Care

London, United Kingdom, William Heinemann Ltd. 2004, First British Edition. Black Cloth with dust jacket, 8vo. xxiv, 276pp. refs. Minor bumping to extremities, edgewear to unclipped dj. 'Once languages become written, they change. Only in writing does language develop the artfulness and richness that we associate with a Shakespeare, a Proust or a Whitman. Yet over the last forty years, the English-language has effectively gone into reverse - taking our lead from America and the legacy of the 19060s, our culture increasingly privileges the oral over the written, spurning the art of elaborated, 'written'-style language in favour of returning to the state of a spoken culture. Parallel developments have occurred in music. In this controversial and thought-provoking book, Jon McWhorter argues that the 1960's rejection of cultural traits associated with the Establishment, as well as a democratic celebration of what anyone can do over what requires training or talent, has led to our culture being increasingly impoverished, both intellectually and artistically, a culture that hates itself.' [31]. (ISBN: 0434010588) , Very Good/Very Good.

-- William Glynn

Book number: 002978

Catalogue: Social History

Keywords: Language Arts Disciplines Music Social 0434010588

MCWHORTER, JOHN,

Doing Our Own Thing; the Degradation of language and Music and why We Should, Like, Care..

New York, Gotham Books, 2003. 1st Printing. xxiv, 279p., dj.

-- Hackenberg Booksellers ABAA ILAB

Book number: 031201

Keywords: Linguistics Music Americana

MCWHORTER, JOHN

Doing Our Own Thing the Degradation of Language and Music and Why We Should, Like, Care

Gotham, 2003. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 1592400167. Tight unmarked book in crisp dust jacket. ; 1.04 x 9.32 x 6.26 Inches; 304 pages. Fine in Fine dust jacket .

-- B-Line Books

Book number: 28928

Catalogue: Language/Writing

Keywords: 1592400167

MCWHORTER, JOHN

Doing Our Own Thing: The Degradation of Language and Music and Why We Should, Like, Care

New York, Gotham Books. 2003, First Edition. (ISBN: 1592400167). Hard Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 1st (US) edition, 8vo, 279pp, VG+/Fine Copy in VG+/Fine DJ. Fine/Fine.

-- Roger Lucas Booksellers

Book number: 8273

Catalogue: Social History

Keywords: Reference, Language, Social History, Slang Language & Languages Reference 1592400167

MCWHORTER,JOHN

Doing Our Own Thing The Degradation Of Language and Music and Why We Should,Like, Care

London, William Heinemann. 2004, First Edition. (ISBN: 0434010588) Hard Cover, 8vo - over 4¾" - 5¾" Tall. This is a Mint Copy in Dust-Jacket (As NEW) No Faults 8vo 279pp First Edition. As New/As New.

-- Richard Thornton Books

Book number: 18819

Catalogue: The Arts

Keywords: Language Music 0434010588

MCWHORTER, JOHN

Doing Our Own Thing: The Degradation of Language and Music and Why We Should, Like, Care

Gotham, 2003. 276 pp. Type of binding: Paperback Details: Very good.

-- Windows Booksellers

Book number: VL7723

MCWHORTER, JOHN

Doing Our Own Thing the Degradation of Language and Music and Why We Should, Like, Care

Gotham, 2003. Hardcover. ISBN: 1592400167. 1.04 x 9.32 x 6.26 Inches; 304 pages. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket .

-- Hammonds Books

Book number: 95183

Catalogue: World History & Travel

Keywords: 1592400167

JOHN H. MCWHORTER

Losing the Race: Self-Sabotage in Black America

Free Press, 2000. Hardcover. 0684836696 Very good. Clean text. Email for further information.. Very Good .

-- Robinson Street Books

Book number: BINGX84311736

Keywords: 0684836696 African American Non-Fiction, Conservatism, Racism, Social Aspects

MCWHORTER, JOHN H.

Losing the Race Self-Sabotage in Black America.

Free Press, 2000. Hardcover. Ex-Library; 1 x 9.6 x 6.46 Inches; 304 pages; Is school a "white" thing? If not, then why do African-American students from comfortable middle-class backgrounds perform so badly in the classroom? What is it that prevents so many black college students in the humanities and social sciences from studying anything other than black subjects? Why do young black people, born decades after the heyday of the Civil Rights movement, see victimhood as the defining element of their existence? In this explosive book, Berkeley linguistics professor John McWhorter reports from the trenches of today's college classroom to offer a daring assessment of what's plaguing the children of yesterday's affirmative-action babies. The Civil Rights revolution was the pinnacle of American history, freeing African Americans from centuries of disenfranchisement. Yet, as McWhorter shows, it has had a tragic side effect. As racism recedes as a serious obstacle to black advancement, most black American leaders and thinkers have been misled into a self-destructive ideological detour. Victimhood is exaggerated and enshrined more than constructively addressed. Following from this, young black people are shepherded into a separatist conception of "blackness" defined largely as that which is not "white." This in turn conditions a sense, embedded in black American culture as a whole, that academic achievement is a "white" realm that the "authentic" black person dwells in only for financial gain or to chronicle black victimhood and victories. McWhorter addresses these problems head-on, drawing on history, statistics, and his own life experiences. He shows that affirmative action in university admissions, indispensable 30 years ago, is today an obsolete policythat encourages the counterproductive ideologies of what he calls Separatism, Victimology, and Anti-intellectualism. Most perniciously, it prevents black students from demonstrating the abilities our Civil Rights leaders gave them the opportunity to nurture, and it deprives them of the incentive to strive for the very top. Racism is not dead -- but as McWhorter so persuasively argues, dealing it a death blow will require a reinvestment in the strength that allowed black Americans to triumph and survive this far. His pathbreaking book is certain to shock, inspire, and ignite debate among all those who care about race and education today.. Very Good- in Very Good- dust jacket.

-- Howard Kohn, Bimmer 1996

Book number: 58283

Catalogue: Psychology & Counseling

Keywords: Psychology & Counseling Health, Fitness & Dieting Books Philosophy & Social Aspects Education Theory Current Events Politics Social Sciences

MCWHORTER, JOHN

Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue

New York, Gotham Books. 2008, Fourth Impression. (ISBN: 9781592403950). Hardcover, 8vo. pp. xxiii [1] 230."Our Magnificent Bastard Language distills hundreds of years of fascinating lore into one lively history. "remainder mark on trh base of the book. Very Good/Very Good.

-- The Edmonton Book Store

Book number: 112614

Catalogue: Reference

Keywords: Language Decline Reference 9781592403950

MCWHORTER, JOHN

Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue: The Untold Story of English

New York, Gotham Books; Penguin. 2008, First Edition, First Printing. (ISBN: 9781592403950) Hard Cover with dust jacket, 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Collectible, xxiii, 230 pp.; 20 cm. Tight, clean copy. Stated "First printing: November 2008." Dust jacket protected in a mylar book cover. "Covering such turning points as the little-known Celtic and Welsh influences on English, the impact of the Viking raids and the Norman Conquest, and the Germanic invasions that started it all during the fifth century ad, John McWhorter narrates this colorful evolution with vigor. Drawing on revolutionary genetic and linguistic research as well as a cache of remarkable trivia about the origins of English words and syntax patterns, Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue ultimately demonstrates the arbitrary, maddening nature of English- and its ironic simplicity due to its role as a streamlined lingua franca during the early formation of Britain. This is the book that language aficionados worldwide have been waiting for (and no, it's not a sin to end a sentence with a preposition). / John McWhorter is the author of The Power of Babel and numerous other acclaimed books, most recently All About the Beat: Why Hip-Hop Can't Save Black America (Gotham Books, 2008). A senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor to The New Republic, he has taught linguistics at the University of California at Berkeley and has been widely profiled in the media." - Publisher. Fine/Fine.

-- Left Coast Books

Book number: 050062

Keywords: Collectible 9781592403950

MCWHORTER, JOHN

The Power of Babel. A Natural History of Language

Heinemann 1st ed 1st printing 2002 F book F dj hardback ISBN: 0434007897

-- Brown Studies

Book number: 55113

Keywords: History Language

MCWHORTER, JOHN H.

The Power of Babel. A Natural History of Language.

New York. A.W.H.Freeman Book. Times Books. 2001. 8°. 327pp. Or.hardcover with d.j. Index. Markings, some annotations, mostly in the margiin with leadpencil!!!

-- Antiquariaat Ovidius

Book number: 40987

Keywords: Taal, Taalwetenschap, Sprache, Sprachwissenschaft, Language