"The Ilan Stavans Library of Latino Civilization" presents a diverse and representative selection of essays on the most studied topics, people, and issues in high schools and universities across the country. The series, the first of its kind, explores Latino life, culture, and history in the United States in its multiple facets, with its ramifications in the Americas, the Caribbean Basin, and the Iberian Peninsula. Drawing from the most significant articles - including peer-review essays, interviews, and reviews - books in the series bring together the best scholarship on the Latino experience in America. The series offers an expansive breadth of coverage, with topics spanning from religion, politics, and social issues, to cinema, literature, music, cuisine, and social life. Each volume includes an introduction by Ilan Stavans, a chronology of events relating to the topic, and a detailed bibliography to aid students in research.The topic of Spanglish generates enormous controversy. Its army of critics argue that it bastardizes standard English and Spanish, it delays the process of assimilation of Hispanics into the Melting Pot, it confuses children, and segregates an ethnic minority. Supporters of Spanglish celebrate this hybrid form of communication for its dynamism, creativity, and political savvy. While the debate continues to divide vast numbers of people, popular culture has embraced this linguistic phenomenon. Hallmark Cards, Taco Bell, Mountain Dew, and MTV have all featured commercials in Spanglish. This intriguing volume presents exploratory essays on the history and linguistic development of Spanglish and the challenges it poses in a number of areas, including education. It helps readers learn about the historical and cultural contexts of the slang as well as its permeation into the popular culture vernacular. Over 15 signed articles, essays, and interviews are included.