E-Book, Englisch, 416 Seiten
ISBN: 978-1-317-75163-2
Verlag: CRC Press
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)
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.
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Weitere Infos & Material
Chapter 1 The Spanish State; Chapter 2 Political Parties; Chapter 3 Autonomous Communities; Chapter 4 Spain in the Contemporary World; Chapter 5 The Spanish economy; Chapter 6 Social challenges; Chapter 7 Social Welfare, Health and Education; Chapter 8 The Environment; Chapter 9 Justice, Public Order and Defence; Chapter 10 Media and the Internet; Chapter 11 Culture, the Arts and Sport