Contemporary Spain Third Edition

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Summary:
Studying Spanish? Spending a year-out in Spain? Or maybe going to work there? Then you'll need this handbook of contemporary Spain and the Spanish language. Revised and expanded, and packed with essential information on politics, economy and institutions, it covers the basics that are taken for granted by most Spaniards. This new edition includes recent events such as the 2004 Madrid bombings and the subsequent election of a socialist government, ETA's 2006 ceasefire and its later revocation, and the country's recent economic success. Each chapter also contains a Spanish/English glossary giving guidance on the use of specialist terms in context. This handbook is invaluable for all those with a wish to learn more about Spain, its language and its people.

• Updated to include recent events such as the 2004 Madrid bombings
• Each chapter contains a glossary of key Spanish terms
• Designed for quick reference
• Assumes no prior knowledge

Table of Contents:
Introduction: Contemporary Spain in context
1. The Spanish state
2. Political parties
3. Regionalization and regionalism
4. The European tier of government
5. The Spanish economy
6. Social challenges
7. Social welfare, health and education
8. The environment
9. Justice, defense and public order
10. The media
11. The regions

About the Author(s):
Christopher J Ross is Lecturer, Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration.
Bill Richardson is Professor of Spanish Language and Linguistics, National University of Ireland, Galway.
Begoña Sangrador-Vegas is Spanish Tutor at the National University of Ireland, Galway.

Readership:
Undergraduates studying Spanish history and culture as part of their Hispanic studies degree. History students taking options in Spanish history. Adult learners of Spanish.