Speaking Mexicano: The Dynamics of Syncretic Language in Central Mexico

by Jane H. Hill, Kenneth C. Hill

The Hills confront far more than what is 'sayable' in terms of Mexicano grammar; they deal with what is actually said, with the relationship between Spanish and Mexicano as resources in the community's linguistic repertoire. . . . One of the major studies of language contact produced within the past forty years.— Language

"The genius of this work is the integration of the linguistic analysis with the cultural and political analysis."— Latin American Anthropology Review

493 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1986

Reviews

[Mike Mena · Rating 5 out of 5]

What can I say, this is a Jane Hill work (although, her husband is co-author). Foundational text and precursor to work on language ideology approach that has overtaken linguistic anthropology. Great read.

[Claire Abs]

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