Contemporary Portugal: Politics, Society and Culture is an
introduction to the evolution of Portuguese politics, society and
culture in the twentieth century. Eminent historians, political
scientists and experts in literature and art explore a wide spectrum of
topics: international relations, authoritarianism, transition to
democracy, social change, economic development, colonialism and
decolonization, patterns of emigration, problems of national identity
and the main trends of twentieth century Portuguese literature and art.