Contemporary Spain

by Christopher Ross, Bill Richardson, Begoña Sangrador-Vegas

Overview

Studying Spanish? Spending a year-out in Spain? Or maybe going to work there? Then you'll need this handbook of contemporary Spain and the Spanish language. Revised and expanded, and packed with essential information on politics, economy and institutions, it covers the basics that are taken for granted by most Spaniards. This new edition includes recent events such as the 2004 Madrid bombings and the subsequent election of a socialist government, ETA's 2006 ceasefire and its later revocation, and the country's recent economic success. Each chapter also contains a Spanish/English glossary giving guidance on the use of specialist terms in context. This handbook is invaluable for all those with a wish to learn more about Spain, its language and its people.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781134660247
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/28/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	336
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Christopher J. Ross is Senior Lecturer at the Vienna University of Economics and Business.

Bill Richardson is Professor and Head of Spanish at the National University of Ireland, Galway.

Begoña Sangrador-Vegas is Lecturer in Spanish at the National University of Ireland, Galway.

Table of Contents

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