Spanish Language Today

<p><em>The Spanish Language Today</em> describes the varied and changing Spanish language at the end of the twentieth century. Suitable for introductory level upward this book examines:<br>* where Spanish is spoken on a global scale<br>* the status of Spanish within the realms of politics education and media<br>* the standardisation of Spanish<br>* specific areas of linguistic variation and change<br>* how other languages and dialects spoken in the same areas affect the Spanish language<br>* whether new technologies are an opportunity or a threat to the Spanish language.<br><em>The Spanish Language Today</em> contains numerous extracts from contemporary press and literary sources a glossary of technical terms and selected translations.</p>