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The New Spaniards
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The making of the new Spain: economic and social change - from the "Years of Hunger" to the 'Years of Development" political change as discussed by the authors, from dictatorship to democracy the centre falls apart socialist Spain not-so-socialist Spain the spirit of new Spain.Abstract:
Part 1 The making of the new Spain: economic and social change - from the "Years of Hunger" to the "Years of Development" political change - from dictatorship to democracy the centre falls apart socialist Spain not-so-socialist Spain the spirit of the new Spain. Part 2 The pillars of society: a modest monarchy the army - back in step? a dwindling flock - religion and the church. Part 3 Coming to terms with freedom: sex - the lid comes off...or does it? women on the verge of a nervous breakdown relative values high stakes a cult of excess invisible guardians - crime and the police the law and disorder. Part 4 Government and the individual: the state versus Juan Espanol the reluctant providers education - all change in the schools housing - through the roof. Part 5 Society reflected: the press - more influence than readers change "on the air" art and the possible - the politics of culture a journey without maps the taming of "the bulls". Part 6 A fissile state: centrifugal forces the Basques the Catalans the Galicians power to the regions the new Spaniards.read more
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