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The New Spaniards (Penguin Politics and Current Affairs)
by John Hooper

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• Well organized dissemination of information
  I have traveled to Spain twice in recent years and am very curious about the country and its people. I have found this book to be a valuable resource to my understanding of Spanish history, its people and culture. The amount of information in this 400+ page book would be overwhelming if it weren't so well organized. Hooper gives us useful chapter divisions and chapters that are just the right length. This is particularly helpful if you are looking for information on a specific aspect of life in Spain. I... more info

• Compact, concise source of information on the character of Spain
  I've traveled to Spain 3 times in the last 6 years. Me encanta España. This book provided great information to understand Spaniards better. Good coverage of history, politics and how that affects everyday life. If you are interested in Spain and don't have a good grasp of the totality of the country this is a great base upon which to build. Then you can go eat cheese & ham, drink wine and strike up a conversation without being clueless.

• The New Spaniards
  This is a fascinating book on contemporary Spain. It is written in a very readable and accessible style. The text is full of vital information about this very old but "new" country. Hooper goes into so many different levels in this book. He discusses politics, sexual mores, art, music, history, regionalism, Francoism and the new Socialist prime ministers, Felipe Gonzalez and Luis Zapatero. His chapter on King Juan Carlos and the restoration of democracy to Spain is just fascinating. This is by far the best... more info

• This is THE book to understand Spain
  The first form of this book was simply called "The Spaniards" and was published in 1986. A completely revised version came out in 1995 with the title changed to "The New Spaniards." This second (2006) edition is significantly different that the first new and completely revised edition. This must sound convoluted, but the evolution of this book reflects the incredible changes that have taken place in Spain since the death of Dictator Franco in 1975. Indeed, some have argued that no other country has changed... more info

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