Spanish cultural studies

Spanish cultural studies are still in their infancy and, to date, there has been little interdisciplinary work. Spanish Cultural Studies: An Introduction maps out the new terrain, taking into account the major changes which have been occurring in Spanish studies in both secondary and higher education. In keeping with the new focus on a broader spectrum of cultural forms, this book adopts an interdisciplinary approach in its wide-ranging study of twentieth-century Spanish culture and society, emphasizing recent developments. This single volume gives the English-speaking reader unprecedented access to the latest research and key debates on twentieth-century Spanish culture. The essays draw on international expertise across a range of specialisms, and include suggestions for further reading. While the book's innovative and challenging content will recommend it to all Hispanists, its European perspective and the availability of quotations in translation make it a crucial volume for comparative work in cultural studies. Its format - editorial introductions, glossary, chronology, and wide selection of illustrations - also ensures accessibility to the reader who is new to the field. This volume will be essential reading for anyone interested in modern and contemporary Spain and its culture.