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OverviewStudying 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Christopher Ross (Vienna University of Economics and Business, Austria) , Bill Richardson (The National University of Ireland, Galway) , Begoña Sangrador-Vegas (The National University of Ireland, Galway)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Hodder Arnold Edition: 3rd New edition Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.590kg ISBN: 9780340958742ISBN 10: 034095874 Pages: 336 Publication Date: 29 August 2008 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Replaced By: 9780415747882 Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Awaiting stock Table of ContentsIntroduction: 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 regionsReviewsAuthor InformationChristopher 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. Begona Sangrador-Vegas is Spanish Tutor at the National University of Ireland, Galway. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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