"Culture is defined in its broadest sense. Entries include: *Antonio Gaudí * science * Antonio Banderas * golf * dance * education * politics * racism * urbanization. This Encyclopedia is essential reading for anyone interested in Spanish culture."

Great place to start researching a topic or find background info about a topic you heard about in class.

"Covers the reciprocal effects that the politics, foreign policy, and culture of Spain, Portugal, and the American nations have had on one another since the time of Columbus."

"Invaluable reference resource for those studying Latin American and/or Caribbean literature as well as being of huge interest to those following Spanish language courses."

"Spanish cinema is emerging as one of the most exciting, fascinating, and special cinemas in the world. Not only are others viewing Spanish films, but they are adopting Spanish producers and Spanish actors as their own. While Spanish cinema has been maturing for a long time and has been producing excellent directors, actors, and films for decades_including during the dark times of the Franco regime_only now is it winning numerous fans not only at home but also abroad.”