Caribbean Spanish in the metropolis : Spanish language among Cubans, Dominicans, and Puerto Ricans in the New York City area /

Caribbean Spanish in the metropolis : Spanish language among Cubans, Dominicans, and Puerto Ricans in the New York City area /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Lamboy, Edwin M., 1967-
Imprint:	New York : Routledge, 2004.
Description:	xi, 129 p. ; 24 cm.
Language:	English
Series:	Latino communities
Subject:	Spanish language -- Dialects -- New York (State) -- New York. Spanish language -- Dialects -- Caribbean. Bilingualism -- New York (State) -- New York. Spanish language -- Dialects -- Phonetics. Bilingualism. Spanish language -- Dialects. Spanish language -- Dialects -- Phonetics. New York (State) -- New York.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/5515385

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ISBN:	0415949254 (hardback : alk. paper)
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 121-126) and index.

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Summary:	This study focuses on first- and second-generation Cubans, Dominicans and Puerto Ricans living in the New York City area. In particular, the author creates a sociolinguistic profile of these cohorts and evaluates their attitudes towards Spanish and English, their use of these languages and their linguistic skills based on generation and ethnic factors.
Physical Description:	xi, 129 p. ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 121-126) and index.
ISBN:	0415949254