Contemporary Spain

<p><em>Contemporary Spain</em> provides an accessible introduction to the politics economy institutions media and cinema of contemporary Spain. </p><p>This fully revised fourth edition includes new material that makes this the most comprehensive accurate and up-to-date account of the situation in Spain at this juncture</p><p>Key features include:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>accessible and authoritative background information ideal for the non-specialist language student</li> <p> </p> <li>each chapter contains a Spanish/English glossary giving guidance on the use of specialist terms in context along with further reading</li> <p> </p> <li>ideal starting point for more in-depth study.</li> </ul><p>New to this edition: </p><ul> <p> </p> <li>coverage brought up-to-date to include the current economic crisis related austerity measures and social difficulties</li> <p> </p> <li>new section on the changing public perception of the Spanish monarchy and significant new cases of corruption</li> <p> </p> <li>several chapters expanded to include key topics such as the role of the Internet and social media key economic issues currently facing the country youth employment and civil discontent</li> <p> </p> <li>‘Spain in the Contemporary World’ thoroughly revised to include a more comprehensive account of the relationship between Spain and the EU and other parts of the world </li> <p> </p> <li>new chapter on ‘The Media and Film’ covering covering the most relevant directors and films in contemporary Spanish cinema.. This chapter also includes a discussion on the regional differences and cultures of the various autonomous communities.</li> <p> </p> <li>Suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter.</li> </ul><p>Contemporary Spain is an invaluable resource for all undergraduate students on Hispanic Studies courses. The authoritative background information provides a solid foundation and a springboard for further study.</p>