Spain: Paradox of Values/Contrasts of Confusion: A foreigner's personal perspective - Couverture souple

Arencibia, Frank

 
9780595298808: Spain: Paradox of Values/Contrasts of Confusion: A foreigner's personal perspective
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 059529880X ISBN 13 : 9780595298808
Editeur : iUniverse, 2003

Synopsis

Like a modern day Alexis de Tocqueville, Frank A. Arencibia reaches into the most profound facets of Spanish culture and reveals little known truths behind the myth of Spain. His insightful book shows Spain and its people in a new light; boldly and honestly unmasking the realities of its society.You will learn why the Spanish electric company refuses to discontinue service upon request and why customer service in Spain does not exist. You will understand the roots of Spanish behavior and why Spain has become the most anti-American nation of Western Europe.Unlike tourists books, Arencibia's work shows what it is like to live in Spain and how it may be difficult for foreigners to adjust to Spanish ways.If you think Spain is about happy, carefree, gentle people who dance Flamenco and drink Sangria-think again. Spain: Paradox of Values/Contrasts of Confusion will awaken you to the real España.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Like a modern day Alexis de Tocqueville, Frank A. Arencibia reaches into the most profound facets of Spanish culture and reveals little known truths behind the myth of Spain. His insightful book shows Spain and its people in a new light; boldly and honestly unmasking the realities of its society.You will learn why the Spanish electric company refuses to discontinue service upon request and why customer service in Spain does not exist. You will understand the roots of Spanish behavior and why Spain has become the most anti-American nation of Western Europe.Unlike tourists books, Arencibia's work shows what it is like to live in Spain and how it may be difficult for foreigners to adjust to Spanish ways.If you think Spain is about happy, carefree, gentle people who dance Flamenco and drink Sangria-think again. Spain: Paradox of Values/Contrasts of Confusion will awaken you to the real España.

Biographie de l'auteur

Born in 1960, Frank Arencibia was a college Business and Marketing instructor in Florida and an Assistant Teacher in Wisconsin. Then, after eleven years as a Criminal Court Records Specialist, Arencibia moved to Spain to teach English and is currently an Associate Teacher of ESOL in Madrid. His account shows why his love for Spain turned sour and why he became disillusioned with the nation he so greatly admired.

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Éditeur
iUniverse
Date d'édition
2003
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
059529880X
ISBN 13 
9780595298808
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
292
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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