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Encyclopedia of contemporary Spanish culture

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Some 750 alphabetically-arranged entries provide insights into recent cultural and political developments within Spain, including the cultures of Catalonia, Galicia and the Basque country. Coverage spans from the end of the Civil War in 1939 to the present day, with emphasis on the changes following the demise of the Franco dictatorship in 1975.Entries range from shorter, factual articles to longer overview essays offering in-depth treatment of major issues. Culture is defined in its broadest sense. Entries include:*Antonio Gaudí * science * Antonio Banderas * golf * da

Title Encyclopedia of contemporary Spanish culture / edited by Eamonn Rodgers, honorary assistant editor, Valerie Rodgers.
Publisher London
New York : Routledge
Creation Date 1999
Notes Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
English
Content Book Cover
Title
Contents
Editorial team
List of contributors
Introduction
Acknowledgments
How to use this book
Thematic entry list
Entries A-Z
Index
Series Encyclopedias of Contemporary Culture
Extent 1 online resource (614 p.)
Language English
National Library system number 997010708160605171
MARC RECORDS
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