Modern Spain
Published on 7. December 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
456 pages
978-1-61069-600-5 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
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. * Booklist * 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. * Choice * 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. * Reference Reviews *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
30 bw illus
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
851 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-61069-600-5 (9781610696005)
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Other editions
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Person
Enrique Avila Lopez, PhD, is Cross-Appointed Associate Professor in the Departments of Humanities and General Education at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Canada.
Content
Series Foreword
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: Geography
Overview
Archaeological Artifacts
Bodies of Water: Tajo, Ebro, Sanabria, Covadonga
Cities: Barcelona, Madrid, Sevilla, Valencia
Climate and Water Conservation
Mountain Ranges: Teide, Sierra Nevada, and the Pyrenees
National Parks
Natural Resources and Environment
Population and Demography
Regions of Spain
Transportation
Villages
World Heritage
References
Chapter 2: History
Overview
Timeline
Abderraman III
Adriano
Alcala Zamora, Niceto
Azana, Manuel
Canovas del Castillo, Antonio
Carlos II "the Bewitched"
The Catholic Monarchs
Columbus, Christopher
Cortes, Hernan
de Borbon, Maria Cristina
de Farnesio, Isabel
de Godoy, Manuel
Don Pelayo
Don Rodrigo
Espartero, Baldomero
Eugenia, Isabel Clara
Franco, Francisco
Jaime I "the Conqueror"
Juan Carlos I of Spain
Largo Caballero, Francisco
Leovigildo
Maimonides
Negrin, Juan
Pasionaria, La
Philip II
Prim y Prats, Juan
Primo de Rivera, Miguel
Sagasta, Praxedes Mateo
Seneca
Viriato
References
Chapter 3: Government and Politics
Overview
Army and National Police
Constitutions
Electoral Scheme and the "No Molestar" System
ETA
Foreign Policy: Marca Espana
King Felipe VI
Molinas, Cesar
Political Challenges of Spain's 21st Century
Political Parties
Rajoy Brey, Mariano
Regional Government and Regionalism
Scandals and Political Corruption
Serra, Eduardo
Spanish Politicians
Zapatero, Jose Luis Rodriguez
References
Chapter 4: Economy
Overview
Agriculture and Fishing Industry
Automobile Industry
Banks
Construction and Transportation
Economic Activity and GDP
Financial Crisis
IBEX 35: Spain's Stock Exchange
Labor Market
Manufacturing Industry
Production of Energy
Real Estate Market
Tourism
Trade: Private, Public, and E-Commerce
References
Chapter 5: Religion and Thought
Overview
Averroes, Ibn Rushd
Avila, Saint Teresa de
Cardinal Cisneros
Churches, Mosques, and Synagogues
Cruz, Saint Juan de la
The Inquisition: Torquemada
Madariaga y Rojo, Salvador de
Opus Dei, Compania de Jesus, and Caritas
Ortega y Gasset, Jose
The Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela
Religious Ceremonies
Savater, Fernando
Zambrano, Maria
References
Chapter 6: Social Classes and Ethnicity
Overview
Aristocracy
Diaspora
Disability Services
Immigration
Income-Level Groups
Monarchy
Multiculturalism
Nationalism
Roma Society
Spanish Youth
References
Chapter 7: Gender, Marriage, and Sexuality
Overview
Family Roles
Feminism in Spain
Gender Roles
LGBT Community
Maternity (and Paternity) Care
Representation in Government
Representation in the Workforce
References
Chapter 8: Education
Overview
CSIC: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas
Elcano Royal Institute
Preschool, Primary, and Secondary Education
Testing: Selectividad and Oposiciones
University and Vocational Education
References
Chapter 9: Language
Overview
Instituto Cervantes
Linguistic Landscape of Spain
Peninsular Languages
Spanish Language Mixed
References
Chapter 10: Etiquette
Overview
Clothing and Fashion
Food and Dining Out
Greetings and Language
Shopping
Standards of Public Decency
Weddings, Funerals, and Etiquette in Religious Places
References
Chapter 11: Literature and Drama
Overview
21st-Century Literature
Award-Winning Writers
Best-Selling Writers
Costumbrismo
Generation of '27
Generation of '98
Golden Age of Spanish Literature
Medieval Period
Naturalism
Realism
Renaissance Literature
Rexurdimento
Romanticism
Social Realism
Spanish Enlightenment Literature
References
Chapter 12: Art and Architecture
Overview
Alhambra Palace
Architects
Comics and Cartoons
Dali, Salvador
El Greco
Gaudi, Antoni
Goya, Francisco de
Graphic Design
Miro, Joan
Museums
Painters
Photographers
Picasso, Pablo Ruiz
Sculptors
Street Art
Velazquez, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y
References
Chapter 13: Music and Dance
Overview
Cancion Protesta-Protest Songs
Copla
Cuple
Flamenco
Iconic Musicians
Pop
Rock
Zarzuela
References
Chapter 14: Food
Overview
Alcohol: Beer, Brandy, Cava, Sherry, Wine
Cheeses and Jamon
Chefs and Restaurants
Regional Dishes and Drinks
Seafood Dishes
Sweets
Tapas
Traditional Dishes
Vegetarian Dishes
References
Chapter 15: Leisure and Sports
Overview
Basketball
Bullfighting
Cycling
Family Outings and Vacations
La Tomatina
Las Fallas
Los Reyes Magos
Lottery Games
Moros y Cristianos
Motor Sports
Other Sports
San Fermin
Semana Santa
Soccer
Tennis
References
Chapter 16: Media and Popular Culture
Overview
Cinema
Cultural Icons
Fashion
News Sources
Social Media
TV Outlets
Youth Culture
References
Appendix A: A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life of a University Student
A Day in the Life of a School Teacher
A Day in the Life of a Housewife
A Day in the Life of a Foreigner
Appendix B: Glossary of Key Terms
Appendix C: Facts and Figures
Appendix D: Holidays
Selected Bibliography
Index
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: Geography
Overview
Archaeological Artifacts
Bodies of Water: Tajo, Ebro, Sanabria, Covadonga
Cities: Barcelona, Madrid, Sevilla, Valencia
Climate and Water Conservation
Mountain Ranges: Teide, Sierra Nevada, and the Pyrenees
National Parks
Natural Resources and Environment
Population and Demography
Regions of Spain
Transportation
Villages
World Heritage
References
Chapter 2: History
Overview
Timeline
Abderraman III
Adriano
Alcala Zamora, Niceto
Azana, Manuel
Canovas del Castillo, Antonio
Carlos II "the Bewitched"
The Catholic Monarchs
Columbus, Christopher
Cortes, Hernan
de Borbon, Maria Cristina
de Farnesio, Isabel
de Godoy, Manuel
Don Pelayo
Don Rodrigo
Espartero, Baldomero
Eugenia, Isabel Clara
Franco, Francisco
Jaime I "the Conqueror"
Juan Carlos I of Spain
Largo Caballero, Francisco
Leovigildo
Maimonides
Negrin, Juan
Pasionaria, La
Philip II
Prim y Prats, Juan
Primo de Rivera, Miguel
Sagasta, Praxedes Mateo
Seneca
Viriato
References
Chapter 3: Government and Politics
Overview
Army and National Police
Constitutions
Electoral Scheme and the "No Molestar" System
ETA
Foreign Policy: Marca Espana
King Felipe VI
Molinas, Cesar
Political Challenges of Spain's 21st Century
Political Parties
Rajoy Brey, Mariano
Regional Government and Regionalism
Scandals and Political Corruption
Serra, Eduardo
Spanish Politicians
Zapatero, Jose Luis Rodriguez
References
Chapter 4: Economy
Overview
Agriculture and Fishing Industry
Automobile Industry
Banks
Construction and Transportation
Economic Activity and GDP
Financial Crisis
IBEX 35: Spain's Stock Exchange
Labor Market
Manufacturing Industry
Production of Energy
Real Estate Market
Tourism
Trade: Private, Public, and E-Commerce
References
Chapter 5: Religion and Thought
Overview
Averroes, Ibn Rushd
Avila, Saint Teresa de
Cardinal Cisneros
Churches, Mosques, and Synagogues
Cruz, Saint Juan de la
The Inquisition: Torquemada
Madariaga y Rojo, Salvador de
Opus Dei, Compania de Jesus, and Caritas
Ortega y Gasset, Jose
The Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela
Religious Ceremonies
Savater, Fernando
Zambrano, Maria
References
Chapter 6: Social Classes and Ethnicity
Overview
Aristocracy
Diaspora
Disability Services
Immigration
Income-Level Groups
Monarchy
Multiculturalism
Nationalism
Roma Society
Spanish Youth
References
Chapter 7: Gender, Marriage, and Sexuality
Overview
Family Roles
Feminism in Spain
Gender Roles
LGBT Community
Maternity (and Paternity) Care
Representation in Government
Representation in the Workforce
References
Chapter 8: Education
Overview
CSIC: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas
Elcano Royal Institute
Preschool, Primary, and Secondary Education
Testing: Selectividad and Oposiciones
University and Vocational Education
References
Chapter 9: Language
Overview
Instituto Cervantes
Linguistic Landscape of Spain
Peninsular Languages
Spanish Language Mixed
References
Chapter 10: Etiquette
Overview
Clothing and Fashion
Food and Dining Out
Greetings and Language
Shopping
Standards of Public Decency
Weddings, Funerals, and Etiquette in Religious Places
References
Chapter 11: Literature and Drama
Overview
21st-Century Literature
Award-Winning Writers
Best-Selling Writers
Costumbrismo
Generation of '27
Generation of '98
Golden Age of Spanish Literature
Medieval Period
Naturalism
Realism
Renaissance Literature
Rexurdimento
Romanticism
Social Realism
Spanish Enlightenment Literature
References
Chapter 12: Art and Architecture
Overview
Alhambra Palace
Architects
Comics and Cartoons
Dali, Salvador
El Greco
Gaudi, Antoni
Goya, Francisco de
Graphic Design
Miro, Joan
Museums
Painters
Photographers
Picasso, Pablo Ruiz
Sculptors
Street Art
Velazquez, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y
References
Chapter 13: Music and Dance
Overview
Cancion Protesta-Protest Songs
Copla
Cuple
Flamenco
Iconic Musicians
Pop
Rock
Zarzuela
References
Chapter 14: Food
Overview
Alcohol: Beer, Brandy, Cava, Sherry, Wine
Cheeses and Jamon
Chefs and Restaurants
Regional Dishes and Drinks
Seafood Dishes
Sweets
Tapas
Traditional Dishes
Vegetarian Dishes
References
Chapter 15: Leisure and Sports
Overview
Basketball
Bullfighting
Cycling
Family Outings and Vacations
La Tomatina
Las Fallas
Los Reyes Magos
Lottery Games
Moros y Cristianos
Motor Sports
Other Sports
San Fermin
Semana Santa
Soccer
Tennis
References
Chapter 16: Media and Popular Culture
Overview
Cinema
Cultural Icons
Fashion
News Sources
Social Media
TV Outlets
Youth Culture
References
Appendix A: A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life of a University Student
A Day in the Life of a School Teacher
A Day in the Life of a Housewife
A Day in the Life of a Foreigner
Appendix B: Glossary of Key Terms
Appendix C: Facts and Figures
Appendix D: Holidays
Selected Bibliography
Index