Spanish Harlem (or El Barrio ) is a major subject in sociolinguistics and urban studies. Key academic works include:
: Minimalist paper-cut map prints of the neighborhood are popular collectibles. Spanish Harlem
: Groundbreaking research on Spanish-English codeswitching by Shana Poplack and Puerto Rican English by Walt Wolfram. Spanish Harlem (or El Barrio ) is a
: Philippe Bourgois’ influential paper, " Crack in Spanish Harlem: Culture and Economy in the Inner City ," which examines the underground economy and structural poverty. Spanish Harlem