基本説明
The Bascue question, indigenous rights, the Christopher Columbus controversy, bullfighting, and the war on drugs in Colombia are some of the highlights.
Full Description
Spanish language classes now have a reference source to encourage critical thinking and debate important, current topics in Spain, Mexico, and the rest of Latin and South America. Issues in the Spanish-Speaking World offers 14 original and engaging chapters, each introducing a major issue in the headlines and providing pro and con positions for student debate, papers, and class presentations.
Highlights include the Basque question, indigenous rights, the Christopher Columbus controversy, bullfighting, and the war on drugs in Colombia. Each chapter concludes with a Resource Guide and useful vocabulary to facilitate expression in Spanish.
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. The "Best" Spanish
2. The Bullfight
3. The Spanish Monarchy
4. Columbus and the "New" World
5. Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs and La Vida Loca
6. The Environment
7. Population
8. Gender
9. Indigenous Rights
10. Colombia and the War on Drugs
11. The Basque Question
12. Immigration
13. Catholicism
14. Peace and Justice
Notes
Index
