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España: Ayer y hoy
Pedro M. Muñoz, Winthrop University
Marcelino C. Marcos, Lakeland Community College

ISBN-10: 0130971030
ISBN-13: 9780130971036

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2005
Format: Paper; 384 pp
Published: 06/09/2004

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For courses in Spanish Civilization.

España: Ayer y hoy provides a comprehensive and systematic study of both the history of Spain and its current social, political, and cultural circumstances. History is covered with the most current interpretations and explanations of facts that played a role in shaping the Spain of today. The book's focus on contemporary Spanish society encompasses demographics, sociology, legal and political systems, popular culture, art, literature, and film. Discussions of the various topics–both historical and current–are always related to facts and trends in American culture and civilization.

  • Significant focus on today's Spain.
    • Explores the relationship between these historical trends and ideas and their impact on contemporary Spain.
  • Multidisciplinary coverage of traditionally neglected areas
    • Provides instructors the flexibility to choose material that fits their curriculum and teaching style while encouraging student discussion of topics that are relevant to their lives.
  • Authentic style, vocabulary, and syntax
    • Exposes students to the language used in other disciplines as well as in newspapers and magazines–facilitating their access to original texts and primary resources in Spanish.



Introducción.


 1. De Celtiberia a Hispania.


 2. La Edad Media.


 3. Unidad nacional y formación del imperio.


 4. Esplendor y decadencia.


 5. La formación de las dos Españas.


 6. El siglo XIX.


 7. El siglo XX.


 8. Las artes y las letras. El cine.


 9. La Estructura del Estado; constitución, autonomías, instituciones.


10. Los nacionalismos periféricos.


11. Las lenguas de España.


12. Hábitat y demografía: la ciudad, el pueblo y el barrio.


13. La sociedad y la familia.


14. Las nuevas y viejas minorías: los emigrantes y los gitanos.


15. La cultura popular y el ocio: fiestas, música, deportes, toros y vacaciones.

Espana: Ayer y hoy offers the reader a comprehensive and systematic study of the history of Spain and its role in shaping current social, political, and cultural circumstances. Historical information is organized around trends and ideas providing a rich framework within which events can then be understood, analyzed, and interpreted. Special attention is paid to the mixture of cultural influences and the political and economic circumstances of Spain.

In addition, Espana: Ayer y hoy includes:

  • A discussion of various topics, both historical and current, that relate to facts and trends in American culture and civilization.
  • Accessible yet authentic Spanish style, vocabulary, and syntax in order to expose students to the language used in other disciplines as well as in newspapers and magazines.
  • Broad interdisciplinary coverage of contemporary Spanish society.
  • Extensive multidisciplinary coverage of traditionally neglected areas such as:
    • demography
    • sociology
    • foreign policy
    • family
    • immigration
    • popular culture
    • legal, political, and administrative systems
    • habitat and population
    • languages and regions
    • labor
    • minorities
    • mass media
    • fiestas

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