"This is a very readable book, which, without sacrificing accuracy,
will be understandable, useful, and interesting to the general
reader; and it will be vital reading for students of Maya studies,
both with linguistic and social interests." -- Brian Stross,
Professor of Anthropology, University of Texas at Austin
The native Maya peoples of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and
Belize have been remarkably successful in maintaining their
cultural identity during centuries of contact with and domination
by outside groups. Yet change is occurring in all Mayan communities
as contact with Spanish-speaking Ladino society increases. This
book explores change and continuity in one of the most vital areas
of Mayan culture-language use.
The authors look specifically at Kaqchikel, one of the most
commonly spoken Mayan languages. Following an examination of
language contact situations among indigenous groups in the
Americas, the authors proceed to a historical overview of the use
of Kaqchikel in the Guatemalan Highlands. They then present case
studies of three highland communities in which the balance is
shifting between Kaqchikel and Spanish. Wuqu' Ajpub', a native
Kaqchikel speaker, gives a personal account of growing up
negotiating between the two languages and the different world views
they encode. The authors conclude with a look at the Mayan language
revitalization movement and offer a scenario in which Kaqchikel and
other Mayan languages can continue to thrive.
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