Politics
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Review: French Industrial Relations in the New World Economy – by Nick Parsons
This book offers an in-depth exploration of French industrial relations across eight chapters, highlighting the roles of the State, employers, and trade unions. It culminates in a chapter on strikes, emphasizing France’s unique dynamics. Essential for studying the history of French labor, it enriches existing literature on the subject. Continue reading
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Seminar Presentation: A History of French Labour
The seminar focused on the evolution of the French labor movement, exploring its historical challenges, low union membership, and the state’s interventionist role. Despite a high collective bargaining coverage, unions face declining influence and membership. Contemporary issues include technological impacts on employment and rising right-wing politics, complicating future labor dynamics. Continue reading
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Review: A Social History of France in the 19th Century – by Christophe Charle
The translated academic study offers a detailed examination of 19th century French society, highlighting the impact of various revolutions that generally favored the bourgeois elite despite initial lower-class motivations. It discusses industrialization, improved living standards, and regional variations, while recognizing the rich data sometimes overwhelms the narrative. Overall, it remains a valuable read. Continue reading
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Gwent Police and Senior Mental Health Managers Meeting
On 26/07/17 I wrote to Gwent Police and senior Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Trust Mental Health Nursing Manager, Perry Attwell. Hi Perry and Gwent Police, I have been wanting to write to you, with regard to the current status of my detainment under section of the mental health act at my home address. I… 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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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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Review: Marxism and the French Left – by Tony Judt
This book examines socialism in France, exploring the evolution of the political left from the nineteenth century through detailed chapters. It covers the rise of trade unionism, the SFIO’s ascent, and the decline of socialist power as communists gained influence. The final chapter discusses Mitterand’s 1981 electoral victory and its historical significance. 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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