Reflecting the growth and increasing global importance of the Spanish language, The Handbook of Hispanic Linguistics brings together a team of renowned Spanish linguistics scholars to explore both applied and theoretical work in this field.

• Features 41 newly-written essays contributed by leading language scholars that shed new light on the growth and significance of the Spanish language
• Combines current applied and theoretical research results in the field of Spanish linguistics
• Explores all facets relating to the origins, evolution, and geographical variations of the Spanish language
• Examines topics including second language learning, Spanish in the classroom, immigration, heritage languages, and bilingualism

"The Handbook in its 40 well researched chapters presents a clear overview of different aspects of the Spanish language. As such it is destined to be an important and indispensable reference resource which will be consulted for years to come." - Margarita Suñer, Cornell University

"This handbook provides a comprehensive tour of the state-of-the art research in all areas of Hispanic Linguistics. For students and scholars interested in the Spanish language, it is a timely and invaluable reference book." - Maria Luisa Zubizarreta, University of Southern California

"The Handbook of Hispanic Linguistics is essential and authoritative reading for those interested in any aspect of Spanish. Its breadth of coverage is unmatched anywhere, and the discussion is cutting-edge." - Ralph Penny, Queen Mary

It is estimated that there are currently more than 400 million Spanish speakers worldwide, with the United States being home to one of the world's largest native Spanish-speaking populations. Reflecting the increasing importance of the Spanish language both in the U.S. and abroad, The Handbook of Hispanic Linguistics features a collection of newly-written essays contributed by top Spanish linguistics scholars that explore all facets relating to the origins, evolution, and geographical variations of the Spanish language.

While coverage is provided on applied concerns such as second language learning, Spanish in the classroom, immigration, heritage languages and bilingualism, several essays also address the significant body of theoretical work emerging in Spanish linguistics. By combining the most crucial elements of current findings in theoretical and applied research, The Handbook of Hispanic Linguistics sheds new light on the increasing growth and importance of the Spanish language.