Reflecting the growth and increasing global importance of the Spanish language, <i>The Handbook of Hispanic Linguistics</i> brings together a team of renowned Spanish linguistics scholars to explore both applied and theoretical work in this field. <ul> <li>Features 41 newly-written essays contributed by leading language scholars that shed new light on the growth and significance of the Spanish language</li> <li>Combines current applied and theoretical research results in the field of Spanish linguistics</li> <li>Explores all facets relating to the origins, evolution, and geographical variations of the Spanish language</li> <li>Examines topics including second language learning, Spanish in the classroom, immigration, heritage languages, and bilingualism</li> </ul>