Encyclopedia of Contemporary Spanish Culture

Zusatztext This unique work contains a wealth of information on contemporary Spain! and is highly recommended for academic and large public libraries." - American Reference Books Annual"A sound reference work.... Recommended for academic and large public libraries." - Library Journal Informationen zum Autor Eamonn Rodgers Klappentext Some 750 alphabetically-arranged entries provide insights into recent cultural and political developments within Spain, including the cultures of Catalonia, Galicia and the Basque country. Coverage spans from the end of the Civil War in 1939 to the present day, with emphasis on the changes following the demise of the Franco dictatorship in 1975.Entries range from shorter, factual articles to longer overview essays offering in-depth treatment of major issues. Culture is defined in its broadest sense. Entries include:*Antonio Gaudí * science * Antonio Banderas * golf * dance * education * politics * racism * urbanization This Encyclopedia is essential reading for anyone interested in Spanish culture. It provides essential cultural context for students of Spanish, European History, Comparative European Studies and Cultural Studies. Zusammenfassung Some 750 alphabetically-arranged entries provide insights into the exciting cultural and political features of contemporary Spain. Including Catalonia, Galicia and the Basque country, coverage spans from 1939 to the present. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1 A; Chapter 2 B; Chapter 3 C; Chapter 4 D; Chapter 5 E; Chapter 6 F; Chapter 7 G; Chapter 8 H; Chapter 9 I; Chapter 10 J; Chapter 11 K; Chapter 12 L; Chapter 13 M; Chapter 14 N; Chapter 15 O; Chapter 16 P; Chapter 17 Q; Chapter 18 R; Chapter 19 S; Chapter 20 T; Chapter 21 U; Chapter 22 V; Chapter 23 W; Chapter 24 X; Chapter 25 Y; Chapter 26 Z;

Product details

• Authors: Professor Eamonn Rodgers Rodgers
• Assisted by: Eamonn Rodgers (Editor), Professor Eamonn Rodgers (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 27.05.1999
• EAN: 9780415131872
• ISBN: 978-0-415-13187-2
• No. of pages: 614
• Series: Encyclopedias of Contemporary Culture
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Cultural Studies, Spain, Anthropology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Reference, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / European, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Reference, Politics & government, Reference works, Later 20th century c 1950 to c 1999, c 1938 to c 1946 (World War Two period), Politics and government, c 1939 to c 1945 (including WW2), c 1945 to c 2000 (Post-war period)