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Modern Spain de Enrique Ávila López

Modern Spain: Understanding Modern Nations

Autor Enrique Ávila López
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 6 dec 2015 – vârsta până la 17 ani
Fulfilling the need for English-source material on contemporary Spain, this book supplies readers with an in-depth, interdisciplinary guide to the country of Spain and its intricate, diverse culture.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.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781610696005
ISBN-10: 161069600X
Pagini: 456
Ilustrații: 30 bw illus
Dimensiuni: 178 x 254 x 33 mm
Greutate: 1.18 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția ABC-CLIO
Seria Understanding Modern Nations

Locul publicării:New York, United States

Caracteristici

Connects relevant aspects of Spain with those of other countries, giving readers perspective into the obvious differences and subtle nuances between unfamiliar cultures

Notă biografică

Enrique Ávila López, PhD, is Cross-Appointed Associate Professor in the Departments of Humanities and General Education at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Canada.

Cuprins

Series ForewordPrefaceIntroductionChapter 1: GeographyOverviewArchaeological ArtifactsBodies of Water: Tajo, Ebro, Sanabria, CovadongaCities: Barcelona, Madrid, Sevilla, ValenciaClimate and Water ConservationMountain Ranges: Teide, Sierra Nevada, and the PyreneesNational ParksNatural Resources and EnvironmentPopulation and DemographyRegions of SpainTransportationVillagesWorld HeritageReferencesChapter 2: HistoryOverviewTimelineAbderramán IIIAdrianoAlcalá Zamora, NicetoAzaña, ManuelCánovas del Castillo, AntonioCarlos II "the Bewitched"The Catholic MonarchsColumbus, ChristopherCortés, Hernánde Borbón, María Cristinade Farnesio, Isabelde Godoy, ManuelDon PelayoDon RodrigoEspartero, BaldomeroEugenia, Isabel ClaraFranco, FranciscoJaime I "the Conqueror"Juan Carlos I of SpainLargo Caballero, FranciscoLeovigildoMaimónidesNegrín, JuanPasionaria, LaPhilip IIPrim y Prats, JuanPrimo de Rivera, MiguelSagasta, Práxedes MateoSénecaViriatoReferencesChapter 3: Government and PoliticsOverviewArmy and National PoliceConstitutionsElectoral Scheme and the "No Molestar" SystemETAForeign Policy: Marca EspañaKing Felipe VIMolinas, CésarPolitical Challenges of Spain's 21st CenturyPolitical PartiesRajoy Brey, MarianoRegional Government and RegionalismScandals and Political CorruptionSerra, EduardoSpanish PoliticiansZapatero, José Luis RodríguezReferencesChapter 4: EconomyOverviewAgriculture and Fishing IndustryAutomobile IndustryBanksConstruction and TransportationEconomic Activity and GDPFinancial CrisisIBEX 35: Spain's Stock ExchangeLabor MarketManufacturing IndustryProduction of EnergyReal Estate MarketTourismTrade: Private, Public, and E-CommerceReferencesChapter 5: Religion and ThoughtOverviewAverroes, Ibn RushdÁvila, Saint Teresa deCardinal CisnerosChurches, Mosques, and SynagoguesCruz, Saint Juan de laThe Inquisition: TorquemadaMadariaga y Rojo, Salvador deOpus Dei, Compañía de Jesús, and CaritasOrtega y Gasset, JoséThe Pilgrimage to Santiago de CompostelaReligious CeremoniesSavater, FernandoZambrano, MaríaReferencesChapter 6: Social Classes and EthnicityOverviewAristocracyDiasporaDisability ServicesImmigrationIncome-Level GroupsMonarchyMulticulturalismNationalismRoma SocietySpanish YouthReferencesChapter 7: Gender, Marriage, and SexualityOverviewFamily RolesFeminism in SpainGender RolesLGBT CommunityMaternity (and Paternity) CareRepresentation in GovernmentRepresentation in the WorkforceReferencesChapter 8: EducationOverviewCSIC: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones CientíficasElcano Royal InstitutePreschool, Primary, and Secondary EducationTesting: Selectividad and OposicionesUniversity and Vocational EducationReferencesChapter 9: LanguageOverviewInstituto CervantesLinguistic Landscape of SpainPeninsular LanguagesSpanish Language MixedReferencesChapter 10: EtiquetteOverviewClothing and FashionFood and Dining OutGreetings and LanguageShoppingStandards of Public DecencyWeddings, Funerals, and Etiquette in Religious PlacesReferencesChapter 11: Literature and DramaOverview21st-Century LiteratureAward-Winning WritersBest-Selling WritersCostumbrismoGeneration of '27Generation of '98Golden Age of Spanish LiteratureMedieval PeriodNaturalismRealismRenaissance LiteratureRexurdimentoRomanticismSocial RealismSpanish Enlightenment LiteratureReferencesChapter 12: Art and ArchitectureOverviewAlhambra PalaceArchitectsComics and CartoonsDalí, SalvadorEl GrecoGaudí, AntoniGoya, Francisco deGraphic DesignMiró, JoanMuseumsPaintersPhotographersPicasso, Pablo RuizSculptorsStreet ArtVelázquez, Diego Rodríguez de Silva yReferencesChapter 13: Music and DanceOverviewCanción Protesta-Protest SongsCoplaCupléFlamencoIconic MusiciansPopRockZarzuelaReferencesChapter 14: FoodOverviewAlcohol: Beer, Brandy, Cava, Sherry, WineCheeses and JamónChefs and RestaurantsRegional Dishes and DrinksSeafood DishesSweetsTapasTraditional DishesVegetarian DishesReferencesChapter 15: Leisure and SportsOverviewBasketballBullfightingCyclingFamily Outings and VacationsLa TomatinaLas FallasLos Reyes MagosLottery GamesMoros y CristianosMotor SportsOther SportsSan FermínSemana SantaSoccerTennisReferencesChapter 16: Media and Popular CultureOverviewCinemaCultural IconsFashionNews SourcesSocial MediaTV OutletsYouth CultureReferencesAppendix A: A Day in the LifeA Day in the Life of a University StudentA Day in the Life of a School TeacherA Day in the Life of a HousewifeA Day in the Life of a ForeignerAppendix B: Glossary of Key TermsAppendix C: Facts and FiguresAppendix D: HolidaysSelected BibliographyIndex

Recenzii

This will, as its series title, Understanding Modern Nations, implies, help readers understand modern Spain, its society, and its roots broadly and in many particulars.
Modern Spain offers a fine, well-organized, easy-to-read introduction to Spanish history and culture. . . . A convenient sourcebook for beginning researchers and travelers alike. Summing Up: Recommended. High school, community college, and beginning undergraduate students.
Modern Spain serves as a good introduction to Spanish history and culture and helpfully givesreferences for further reading. The scope is broad but topics are treated thoroughly and with respect by the author and presented in as much detail as could be allowed in an overview of the entire country. I would recommend it for college and university libraries as well as public libraries as reference material.