Product Description

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, this new edition is packed with essential information on politics, economy and institutions, covering the basics that are taken for granted by most Spaniards. Intended for readers without specialist knowledge in any of the subjects concerned, this is a valuable handbook for English-speaking students of Spanish.

Each chapter contains a Spanish/English glossary giving guidance on the use of specialist terms in context. Covering Spanish history, power structures and Spanish society, the handbook provides a vast amount of information, especially geared to students' needs.

""I have no hesitation in recommending (this text), particularly for students of A-level Spanish and above, but also for adults studying Spanish at almost any level."" The Lecturer (20030101)

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #179485 in Books
• Published on: 2002-09-27
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

Living in Spain
...an invaluable reference text...

Review
I have no hesitation in recommending [the book] particularly for students of A level Spanish and above, but also for adults studying Spanish at almost any level. (The Lecturer )

...an invaluable reference text... (Living in Spain )

A classic; still one of the best in the field (Dr I Macias, Bath University )

About the Author
Christopher J Ross is Lecturer in English at the Department of English, Vienna University of Economics and Business administration, Vienna, Austria.

Customer Reviews

Useful
This handbook provides a good descriptive overview over a wide range of topics relevant to modern Spain. These include, amongst others, political institutions, regionalism, the economy, the environment and education. It thus equips the student with useful background knowledge and forms the basis upon which further detailed studies may proceed. Useful extras include a glossary of Spanish terms and their English translation and a short guide to further reading. This book is a good starting point!