Download or read book Caribbean Spanish in the Metropolis written by Edwin M. Lamboy and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-09 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study focuses on first- and second-generation Cubans, Dominicans and Puerto Ricans living in the New York City area. In particular, the author creates a sociolinguistic profile of these cohorts and evaluates their attitudes towards Spanish and English, their use of these languages and their linguistic skills based on generation and ethnic factors.