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Far from a usual reference book, Modern Spain takes the reader through the country's history, economy, and politics as well as topics that address Spain's popular culture, such as food, sports, and sexuality. Because of the interdisciplinary nature of its content, this book differs from the average typical English manuals that very rarely cover in depth the whole array of interesting issues that define Spain in the 21st century. The vast amount of information makes this book the perfect companion for any reader wishing to learn more about Spain.
Packed with current facts and statistics, this book offers an unbiased view of a modern country, making it an ideal source for undergraduate students and scholars.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781610696005 |
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| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Publication date: | 12/07/2015 |
| Series: | Understanding Modern Nations |
| Pages: | 456 |
| Sales rank: | 643,351 |
| Product dimensions: | 7.30(w) x 10.00(h) x 1.40(d) |
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Table of Contents
Series Foreword xiii
Preface xv
Introduction xvii
Chapter 1 Geography 1
Overview 1
Archaeological Artifacts 4
Bodies of Water: Tajo, Ebro, Sanabria, Covadonga 6
Cities: Barcelona, Madrid, Sevilla, Valencia 7
Climate and Water Conservation 10
Mountain Ranges: Teide, Sierra Nevada, and the Pyrenees 11
National Parks 14
Natural Resources and Environment 18
Population and Demography 21
Regions of Spain 24
Transportation 26
Villages 26
World Heritage 27
References 31
Chapter 2 History 35
Overview 35
Timeline 40
Abderramán III 46
Adriano 47
Alcahi Zamora, Niceto 47
Azana, Manuel 48
Cánovas del Castillo, Antonio 48
Carlos II "the Bewitched" 49
The Catholic Monarchs 49
Columbus, Christopher 50
Cortés, Hernán 51
De Borbón, Maria Cristina 52
De Farnesio, Isabel 52
De Godoy, Manuel 53
Don Pelayo 54
Don Rodrigo 54
Espartero, Baldomero 55
Eugenia, Isabel Clara 55
Franco, Francisco 56
Jaime I "the Conqueror" 57
Juan Carlos I of Spain 58
Largo Caballero, Francisco 58
Leovigildo 59
Maimónides 60
Negrin, Juan 60
Pasionaria, La 61
Philip II 62
Prim y Prats, Juan 62
Primo de Rivera, Miguel 63
Sagasta, Práxedes Mateo 64
Séneca 65
Viriato 65
References 66
Chapter 3 Government and Politics 69
Overview 69
Army and National Police 73
Constitutions 74
Electoral Scheme and the "No Molestar" System 76
ETA 77
Foreign Policy: Marca España 79
King Felipe VI 80
Molinas, César 81
Political Challenges of Spain's 21st Century 83
Political Parties 84
Rajoy Brey, Mariano 87
Regional Government and Regionalism 89
Scandals and Political Corruption 89
Serra, Eduardo 91
Spanish Politicians 92
Zapatero, José Luis Rodríguez 96
References 97
Chapter 4 Economy 99
Overview 99
Agriculture and Fishing Industry 103
Automobile Industry 104
Banks 107
Construction and Transportation 108
Economic Activity and GDP 111
Financial Crisis 112
IBEX 35: Spain's Stock Exchange 114
Labor Market 116
Manufacturing Industry 119
Production of Energy 120
Real Estate Market 123
Tourism 124
Trade: Private, Public, and E-Commerce 126
References 127
Chapter 5 Religion and Thought 131
Overview 131
Averroes, Ibn Rushd 136
Ávila, Saint Teresa de 137
Cardinal Cisneros 138
Churches, Mosques, and Synagogues 139
Cruz, Saint Juan de la 140
The Inquisition: Torquemada 140
Madariaga y Rojo, Salvador de 142
Opus Dei, Compañía de Jesús, and Caritas 142
Ortega y Gasset, José 143
The Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela 144
Religious Ceremonies 145
Savater, Fernando 146
Zambrano, María 147
References 148
Chapter 6 Social Classes and Ethnicity 153
Overview 153
Aristocracy 156
Diaspora 158
Disability Services 159
Immigration 161
Income-Level Groups 162
Monarchy 165
Multiculturalism 166
Nationalism 167
Roma Society 171
Spanish Youth 172
References 174
Chapter 7 Gender, Marriage, and Sexuality 177
Overview 177
Family Roles 179
Feminism in Spain 181
Gender Roles 185
LGBT Community 187
Maternity (and Paternity) Care 189
Representation in Government 190
Representation in the Workforce 191
References 192
Chapter 8 Education 195
Overview 195
CSIC: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas 199
Elcano Royal Institute 200
Preschool, Primary, and Secondary Education 200
Testing: Selectividad and Oposiciones 202
University and Vocational Education 204
References 206
Chapter 9 Language 209
Overview 209
Instituto Cervantes 212
Linguistic Landscape of Spain 212
Peninsular Languages 215
Spanish Language Mixed 217
References 218
Chapter 10 Etiquette 221
Overview 221
Clothing and Fashion 224
Food and Dining Out 225
Greetings and Language 226
Shopping 228
Standards of Public Decency 229
Weddings, Funerals, and Etiquette in Religious Places 230
References 231
Chapter 11 Literature and Drama 233
Overview 233
21st-century Literature 235
Award-Winning Writers 236
Best-Selling Writers 238
Costumbrismo 242
Generation of '27 242
Generation of '98 244
Golden Age of Spanish Literature 246
Medieval Period 249
Naturalism 251
Realism 252
Renaissance Literature 253
Rexurdimento 254
Romanticism 255
Social Realism 256
Spanish Enlightenment Literature 257
References 257
Chapter 12 Art and Architecture 259
Overview 259
Alhambra Palace 263
Architects 265
Comics and Cartoons 266
Dalí, Salvador 268
El Greco 269
Gaudi, Antoni 270
Goya, Francisco de 271
Graphic Design 273
Miró, Joan 274
Museums 274
Painters 276
Photographers 278
Picasso, Pablo Ruiz 280
Sculptors 281
Street Art 284
Velázquez, Diego Rodríguez de Silva y 285
References 286
Chapter 13 Music and Dance 289
Overview 289
Canción Protesta-Protest Songs 294
Copla 296
Cuplé 297
Flamenco 298
Iconic Musicians 301
Pop 303
Rock 305
Zarzuela 306
References 307
Chapter 14 Food 309
Overview 309
Alcohol: Beer, Brandy, Cava, Sherry, Wine 315
Cheeses and Jamón 319
Chefs and Restaurants 320
Regional Dishes and Drinks 323
Seafood Dishes 324
Sweets 325
Tapas 326
Traditional Dishes 327
Vegetarian Dishes 328
References 330
Chapter 15 Leisure and Sports 331
Overview 331
Basketball 334
Bullfighting 334
Cycling 337
Family Outings and Vacations 338
La Tomatina 339
Las Fallas 341
Los Reyes Magos 341
Lottery Games 342
Moros y Cristianos 343
Motor Sports 344
Other Sports 345
San Fermín 346
Semana Santa 347
Soccer 347
Tennis 348
References 349
Chapter 16 Media and Popular Culture 351
Overview 351
Cinema 354
Cultural Icons 359
Fashion 360
News Sources 361
Social Media 363
TV Outlets 364
Youth Culture 367
References 371
Appendix A A Day in the Life 375
A Day in the Life of a University Student 375
A Day in the Life of a School Teacher 376
A Day in the Life of a Housewife 377
A Day in the Life of a Foreigner 377
Appendix B Glossary of Key Terms 379
Appendix C Facts and Figures 387
Appendix D Holidays 397
Selected Bibliography 401
Index 417