{"product_id":"contemporary-spain-christopher-ross-9780415747882","title":"Contemporary Spain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eContemporary Spain\u003c\/em\u003e provides an accessible introduction to the politics, economy, institutions media and cinema of contemporary Spain. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey features include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaccessible and authoritative background information ideal for the non-specialist language student\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeach chapter contains a Spanish\/English glossary giving guidance on the use of specialist terms in context along with further reading\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eideal starting point for more in-depth study.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew to this edition: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecoverage brought up-to-date to include the current economic crisis, related austerity measures and social difficulties\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enew section on the changing public perception of the Spanish monarchy and significant new cases of corruption\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eseveral 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\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e'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 \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enew 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.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003eContemporary 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Christopher Ross, Bill Richardson, Bego Sangrador-Vegas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0415747880\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415747882\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 334\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.40d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christopher Ross","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44056087593215,"sku":"9780415747882","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b8f9b15e-fd6e-4fb1-868d-6e2c3c6721d2.jpg?v=1685039442","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/contemporary-spain-christopher-ross-9780415747882","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}