About the Author

Jane H. Hill is professor of anthropology at the University of Arizona. From 1968 to 1983 she was on the faculty of the Department of Anthropology at Wayne State University and headed that department for several years. Her previous book, Mulu'wetam: The First People, was co-authored with Roscinda Nolasquez of the Cupeño Tribe.

Kenneth C. Hill is research associate in linguistics at the University of Arizona. From 1965 to 1985 he was on the faculty of the Department of Linguistics at the University of Michigan and headed that department for several years. Separately and together, the Hills are the authors of many papers in anthropological and linguistic publications.

Reviews

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

""An excellent book which should be read by anyone interested in the study of language in society."" - Man

""Contains many insights about pressures that motivate linguistic behavior and perception in a bilingual community... The community of people interested in language and its relationships with culture will not doubt the worth of the endeavor."" - American Anthropologist

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