Download or read book Spain and Portugal Today written by Julia Ortiz Griffin and published by Peter Lang Incorporated, International Academic Publishers. This book was released on 2003 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annotation. Examines the parallel political, social, and cultural struggles of Spain and Portugal during the last quarter of the 20th century. The discussion covers each country in turn, ranging over such topics as the transition to democracy; political stabilization; monarchical, military, and church-related institutions; the economy; crime, feminism, and social structure; the arts and high culture; popular culture; and international relations. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).