Buch, Englisch, 356 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 544 g
Buch, Englisch, 356 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 544 g
ISBN: 978-0-415-74788-2
Verlag: Routledge
This fully revised fourth edition includes new material that makes this the most comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date account of the situation in Spain at this juncture
Key features include:
- accessible and authoritative background information ideal for the non-specialist language student
- each chapter contains a Spanish/English glossary giving guidance on the use of specialist terms in context along with further reading
- ideal starting point for more in-depth study.
New to this edition:
- coverage brought up-to-date to include the current economic crisis, related austerity measures and social difficulties
- new section on the changing public perception of the Spanish monarchy and significant new cases of corruption
- several chapters expanded to include key topics such as the role of the Internet and social media, key economic issues currently facing the country, youth employment and civil discontent
- ‘Spain in the Contemporary World’ thoroughly revised to include a more comprehensive account of the relationship between Spain and the EU and other parts of the world
- new chapter on ‘The Media and Film’ covering covering the most relevant directors and films in contemporary Spanish cinema. This chapter also includes a discussion on the regional differences and cultures of the various autonomous communities.
- Suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter.
Contemporary Spain is an invaluable resource for all undergraduate students on Hispanic Studies courses. The authoritative background information provides a solid foundation and a springboard for further study.
Zielgruppe
Undergraduate
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
Weitere Infos & Material
1 The Spanish State 2 Political Parties 3 Nationalism and Regionalism 4 Spain in the Contemporary World 5 The Spanish Economy 6 Social Challenges 7 Social Security, Health and Education 8 The Environment 9 Justice, Public Order and DefenceChapter 10 Media and Film