[AFRICAN AMERICANA] RAPPIN’ AND STYLIN’ OUT COMMUNICATION IN URBAN BLACK AMERICA

Thomas Kochman

Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 1972.

Hard Cover. First Edition. Octavo; in the publisher’s black cloth with titling in silver; xvii, 424 pages; a few small tears to the dust jacket; edge wear; underlining in pen throughout; scattered foxing; a previous owner’s blind stamp to the acknowledgment page. ~~From the front flap of the jacket “seeking to explore part of the “texture of everyday experience” for urban blacks, Kochman includes articles (many never before published) which reflect an awareness of black cultural norms. By portraying and analyzing the communication habits and expressive lifestyle of adult urban blacks, Kochman hopes to disclose the “inside” sociocultural view: what urban black people themselves see and value in their life situation.”.

Very Good binding / Very Good dust jacket.
Item #300593

Price: $175.00