{"product_id":"spanglish-hardcover","title":"Spanglish - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eIlan Stavans\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpanglish-a hybrid of Spanish and English-is intricately interwoven with the history and culture of Latinos, the largest and fastest-growing minority group in the United States. With deep roots that trace back to the U.S. annexation of Mexican territories in the early to mid-19th century, Spanglish can today be heard in as far-flung places as urban cities and rural communities, on playgrounds and in classrooms around the country. This volume features the most significant articles including peer-review essays, interviews, and reviews to bring together the best scholarship on the topic. Learn about the historical and cultural contexts of the slang as well as its permeation into the pop culture vernacular. Ten signed articles, essays, and interviews are included in the volume. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSpanglish-a hybrid of Spanish and English-is intricately interwoven with the history and culture of Latinos, the largest and fastest-growing minority group in the United States. With deep roots that trace back to the U.S. annexation of Mexican territories in the early to mid-19th century, Spanglish can today be heard in as far-flung places as urban cities and rural communities, on playgrounds and in classrooms around the country. This volume features the most significant articles including peer-review essays, interviews, and reviews to bring together the best scholarship on the topic. Learn about the historical and cultural contexts of the slang as well as its permeation into the pop culture vernacular. Over 10 signed articles, essays, and interviews are included in the volume. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlso featured is an introduction by Ilan Stavans, one of the foremost authorities on Latino culture, to provide historical background and cultural context; a chronology of events; and suggestions for further reading to aid students in their research.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIlan Stavans\u003c\/b\u003e has been called the czar of Latino culture in the United States by the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and Latin America's liveliest and boldest critic and most innovative cultural enthusiast by the \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e. Stavans is the Lewis-Sebring Professor of Latin American and Latino Culture and Amherst College and the recipient of numerous honrs, including a Guggenheim Fellowship, the Latino Literature Prize, the Antonia Pantoja Award, Chile's Presidential Medal, and the Ruben Dario Distinction. He earned an Emmy nomination as host of the PBS show \u003ci\u003eLa Plaza: Conversations with Ilan Stavans\u003c\/i\u003e. He has taught at Columbia University, Oberlin College, and Smith College, among other institutions. He is the author of numerous publications, including \u003ci\u003eEncyclopedia Latina\u003c\/i\u003e (2005) and the forthcoming \u003ci\u003eGreenwood Encyclopedia of Latin Music\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 156\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9.3 x 6.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 30, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42724296392767,"sku":"9780313348044","price":144.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/f9831e42595e903f64bb78fc65d73889.webp?v=1765102188","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/spanglish-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}