E. J. White teaches the history of the English language at Stony Brook University.
You Talkin' To Me? offers a delightful eavesdrop of conversations over the centuries, paying particular attention to the city's unmistakable dialect and why it has proceeded to earn such derision. * Matt Sutherland, Foreword Reviews * There are many terrific examples of New York speech throughout this text and White contextualizes them all extremely well. Highly recommended. * Herbert Shapiro, Library Journal, Starred Review * [You Talkin' to Me?] is a heartfelt tribute to, and insightful inquiry into, everyday speech in New York City. * Publishers Weekly *