Books in the Cambridge Companions to Culture series

This collection of essays provides a comprehensive account of the culture of modern Italy. Contributions focus on a wide range of political, historical and cultural questions. The Cambridge Companion to Modern Italian Culture is an invaluable source of materials for courses on all aspects of modern Italy.

This book offers a comprehensive account of modern Spanish culture from its beginnings in the Revolution of 1868 to the present day. Leading experts analyse historical and political issues, the culture of major regions including Castile, Catalonia, and the Basque Country, and the country's literary and artistic endeavours.

Specially-commissioned essays analyse the history, politics, art and literature of Latin America from the nineteenth century to the present day. A chronology and guides to further reading are included, making this volume an invaluable introduction to the rich and varied culture of modern Latin America.

This Companion provides an authoritative introduction to the historical, social and stylistic complexities of modern Irish culture. The range of topics covered will enable a comprehensive understanding of Irish culture, while the authors gathered give expert summaries that together amount to an invaluable guide to the shaping of modern Ireland.

This Companion offers a comprehensive, authoritative and accessible overview of the cultural themes and intellectual issues that drive the dominant culture of the twentieth century. Essential reading for students and teachers of American studies around the world, this is the most accessible and useful introduction available to modern American culture.

This Companion explains key aspects of modern Chinese culture without assuming prior knowledge of China or the Chinese language. Invaluable for students of Chinese studies, this book includes a glossary of key terms, a chronology and a guide to further reading.

This Companion offers a comprehensive, authoritative and accessible overview of the cultural themes and intellectual issues that drive the dominant culture of the twentieth century. Essential reading for students and teachers of American studies around the world, this is the most accessible and useful introduction available to modern American culture.