Foreign Languages
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The Cultural Politics of the ‘War on Drugs’ in Latin America: Prohibition and Beyond? – By Dr Joey Whitfield, Cardiff University, 22.11.17
Dr. Joey Whitfield, a Research Fellow at Cardiff University, explores prison writing and the effects of the ‘War on Drugs’ in Latin America. His forthcoming book analyzes the blurred lines between political and criminal prisoners and discusses the impact of cultural productions like films and narco-novelas on societal perceptions of drug-related violence and policy. Continue reading
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Review: France 1815-1914 The Bourgeois Century – by Roger Magraw
This book examines post-revolutionary France, highlighting the bourgeois’s dominance during various changes of power from 1789 onwards. It explores modernisation, capitalism’s conflict with the left, and rising living standards among the working class. The author skillfully elaborates on complex topics, emphasizing the lower classes’ experiences amid political transformations. Continue reading
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La nationalité française, ça se mérite
L’essai discute de la nationalité française et de la question de sa valeur. Il explique comment obtenir la nationalité par le droit du sang ou du sol, tout en examinant les avantages et les défis liés à son acquisition. L’impact de la politique actuelle sur la nationalité est également analysé, mettant en avant la nécessité… Continue reading
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World Talk Series – Cardiff University MLANG – Oh Lord, Emmanuel – Macron’s Fall From Grace? By Dr Nick Parsons
The World Talk Lecture Series at Cardiff University features Dr. Nick Parsons discussing Emmanuel Macron’s presidency. Despite a strong electoral victory, Macron’s popularity has rapidly declined due to unpopular reforms favoring the wealthy, provoking public protests. His leadership faces challenges from divided opposition and high unemployment, raising questions about future success. Continue reading
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Spain’s Catalan Crisis / Catalonia’s Spanish Crisis – Lecture by Dr Andrew Dowling at Cardiff University
The lecture by Dr. Andrew Dowling at Cardiff University analyzed Catalonia’s independence movement, highlighting its origins in the 2008 economic crisis. It explored the region’s identity and political dynamics, emphasizing the clash between Catalan nationalism and Spanish centralization. Dowling concluded that the future independence of Catalonia remains uncertain given political and economic complexities. Continue reading
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Review: Revolutionary Syndicalism and French Labor: A Cause Without Rebels – by Peter N. Stearns
This 1971 book examines syndicalism’s influence on the French Labour movement before World War I. It highlights how syndicalist leaders educated workers on striking for better wages and conditions, leading to increased activism. However, as non-syndicalist unions emerged, syndicalist ideas waned due to improved worker conditions and socioeconomic changes in France. Continue reading
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Review: Liberté, Égalité and Fraternité at Work – by Steve Jefferys
The content examines Employment relations in France from an Anglo-Saxon perspective, highlighting differences in industrial relations and the frequent occurrence of strikes, especially among public sector workers. It discusses state intervention in the economy, trade union mobilization, and the evolving business model towards American influence, making it a valuable resource for studying French Labour history. Continue reading
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Wez G – Les Chansons Des Îles
Je vais vous emmener sur un voyage musical à travers les Caraïbes francophones. Nous couvrirons les sons de la Guadeloupe, de la Martinique et de Haïti et nous aurons un éventail d’artistes talentueux pour vous assurer un plaisir d’écoute total. Reculez et détendez-vous. Les chansons des îles se dirigent vers vous … I am going… Continue reading
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Wez G – Narcocorridos – Volumen 1
Los narcocorridos son baladas populares mexicanas y latinoamericanas que cuentan historias de los bandidos que trabajan en la industria del narcotráfico. De los contrabandistas a los capos, estas aventuras llenas de diversión se retractan, en un estilo fluido, vibrante y son muy populares en las partes del mundo de las que salen. Aquí, yo, un… Continue reading
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Review: Spain 1812-2004 – by Christopher J Ross
I have read this book as I am doing a university course next year on Spanish History in the Modern Period. The book is devised for language students and at the end of each chapter excerpts in Spanish are provided, with translations, which are really useful. The book has some great side notes, detailing often… Continue reading
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