Series Foreword Preface Introduction Chapter 1: Geography Overview Archaeological Artifacts Bodies of Water: Tajo, Ebro, Sanabria, Covadonga Cities: Barcelona, Madrid, Sevilla, Valencia Climate and Water Conservation Mountain Ranges: Teide, Sierra Nevada, and the Pyrenees National Parks Natural Resources and Environment Population and Demography Regions of Spain Transportation Villages World Heritage References Chapter 2: History Overview Timeline Abderraman III Adriano Alcala Zamora, Niceto Azana, Manuel Canovas del Castillo, Antonio Carlos II the Bewitched The Catholic Monarchs Columbus, Christopher Cortes, Hernan de Borbon, Maria Cristina de Farnesio, Isabel de Godoy, Manuel Don Pelayo Don Rodrigo Espartero, Baldomero Eugenia, Isabel Clara Franco, Francisco Jaime I the Conqueror Juan Carlos I of Spain Largo Caballero, Francisco Leovigildo Maimonides Negrin, Juan Pasionaria, La Philip II Prim y Prats, Juan Primo de Rivera, Miguel Sagasta, Praxedes Mateo Seneca Viriato References Chapter 3: Government and Politics Overview Army and National Police Constitutions Electoral Scheme and the No Molestar System ETA Foreign Policy: Marca Espana King Felipe VI Molinas, Cesar Political Challenges of Spain's 21st Century Political Parties Rajoy Brey, Mariano Regional Government and Regionalism Scandals and Political Corruption Serra, Eduardo Spanish Politicians Zapatero, Jose Luis Rodriguez References Chapter 4: Economy Overview Agriculture and Fishing Industry Automobile Industry Banks Construction and Transportation Economic Activity and GDP Financial Crisis IBEX 35: Spain's Stock Exchange Labor Market Manufacturing Industry Production of Energy Real Estate Market Tourism Trade: Private, Public, and E-Commerce References Chapter 5: Religion and Thought Overview Averroes, Ibn Rushd Avila, Saint Teresa de Cardinal Cisneros Churches, Mosques, and Synagogues Cruz, Saint Juan de la The Inquisition: Torquemada Madariaga y Rojo, Salvador de Opus Dei, Compania de Jesus, and Caritas Ortega y Gasset, Jose The Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela Religious Ceremonies Savater, Fernando Zambrano, Maria References Chapter 6: Social Classes and Ethnicity Overview Aristocracy Diaspora Disability Services Immigration Income-Level Groups Monarchy Multiculturalism Nationalism Roma Society Spanish Youth References Chapter 7: Gender, Marriage, and Sexuality Overview Family Roles Feminism in Spain Gender Roles LGBT Community Maternity (and Paternity) Care Representation in Government Representation in the Workforce References Chapter 8: Education Overview CSIC: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas Elcano Royal Institute Preschool, Primary, and Secondary Education Testing: Selectividad and Oposiciones University and Vocational Education References Chapter 9: Language Overview Instituto Cervantes Linguistic Landscape of Spain Peninsular Languages Spanish Language Mixed References Chapter 10: Etiquette Overview Clothing and Fashion Food and Dining Out Greetings and Language Shopping Standards of Public Decency Weddings, Funerals, and Etiquette in Religious Places References Chapter 11: Literature and Drama Overview 21st-Century Literature Award-Winning Writers Best-Selling Writers Costumbrismo Generation of '27 Generation of '98 Golden Age of Spanish Literature Medieval Period Naturalism Realism Renaissance Literature Rexurdimento Romanticism Social Realism Spanish Enlightenment Literature References Chapter 12: Art and Architecture Overview Alhambra Palace Architects Comics and Cartoons Dali, Salvador El Greco Gaudi, Antoni Goya, Francisco de Graphic Design Miro, Joan Museums Painters Photographers Picasso, Pablo Ruiz Sculptors Street Art Velazquez, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y References Chapter 13: Music and Dance Overview Cancion Protesta-Protest Songs Copla Cuple Flamenco Iconic Musicians Pop Rock Zarzuela References Chapter 14: Food Overview Alcohol: Beer, Brandy, Cava, Sherry, Wine Cheeses and Jamon Chefs and Restaurants Regional Dishes and Drinks Seafood Dishes Sweets Tapas Traditional Dishes Vegetarian Dishes References Chapter 15: Leisure and Sports Overview Basketball Bullfighting Cycling Family Outings and Vacations La Tomatina Las Fallas Los Reyes Magos Lottery Games Moros y Cristianos Motor Sports Other Sports San Fermin Semana Santa Soccer Tennis References Chapter 16: Media and Popular Culture Overview Cinema Cultural Icons Fashion News Sources Social Media TV Outlets Youth Culture References Appendix A: A Day in the Life A Day in the Life of a University Student A Day in the Life of a School Teacher A Day in the Life of a Housewife A Day in the Life of a Foreigner Appendix B: Glossary of Key Terms Appendix C: Facts and Figures Appendix D: Holidays Selected Bibliography Index
