Wez G – Cantar España es un podcast en español que presenta los mejores sonidos del pop latino de España. Ofrece una variedad de canciones de artistas populares, incluyendo a Rosalía, Maná y Juanes. Su objetivo es celebrar y compartir la riqueza musical de la cultura pop en un formato accesible para todos.
Il ne fait aucun doute que, alors que notre société entre dans le XXIe siècle, l’évolution des technologies l’accompagne. Les achats en ligne sont déjà une tendance croissante depuis quelques années. Comment la pandémie de Covid-19 a-t-elle affecté cette tendance? Dans cet essai, la question suivante sera posée: Pendant les…
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On the Second of April 1997, at the point of my first contact with the Mental Health Act, I had my life’s dreams shattered. On that day, my parents had been persuaded to take me to see a psychiatrist at the local mental hospital, St Cadoc’s in Caerleon. I hadn’t…
View More Landlocked – Mental Health in the UK and the Prevention of International Travel, Translation and Foreign Language Education
The concept of “Afropean” refers to a blend of African and European identities, emphasizing the interconnectedness of these cultures. It highlights the experiences of post-migratory authors from Africa in France, who face challenges in identity recognition and representation. Their literature often addresses issues of marginalization and cultural fusion within European contexts.
View More Contemporary Francophone “Afropean” Writers: From Francophonie to the Banlieue – Christopher Hogarth. School of Creative Industries, University of South Australia – Cardiff University MLANG 21.11.18
Once the richest country in Latin America, Venezuela is now broke thanks to the collapse of the oil industry and general mismanagement of the economy. For the last 6 years people has been starving, Caracas has been the most violent city in the world and the government has been focusing…
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The author is exploring the impact of local culture on the artistic output of Narcoculture in the form of literature and art in two specific par excellence Narco cities in Latin America. We are introduced to the Culichis of Culiacán in Mexicos Sinaloa and they can be contrasted with the…
View More Review: Narrating Narcos: Culiacán and Medellín – by Gabriela Polit Dueñas
This is a narconovela, a Spanish language work of fiction set in the narco world of drug trafficking. The young Mexican author, Juan Pablo Villalobos presents ‘ Party in the Rabbit Burrow’, a short, fast-moving look at life behind the palace facade of a Mexican drug kingpin, Yolcaut, through the…
View More Review: Fiesta en la Madriguera – by Juan Pablo Villalobos
The revolutions of 1830, 1848, and 1870 significantly impacted French working classes, spurring their organization and political consciousness. Despite initial betrayals and repression by the bourgeoisie, these uprisings fostered advances in labor rights, living standards, and democratic participation, ultimately leading to a more cohesive and recognized working class by the end of the century.
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Les réseaux sociaux ont transformé notre utilisation d’Internet depuis leur émergence, facilitant les connexions mondiales tout en présentant des risques, tels que l’extrémisme et l’abus. Bien qu’ils aient accru les communications et le marketing, leur impact positif et négatif soulève des questions sur leur véritable valeur dans la société contemporaine.
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En “Ocho apellidos vascos”, Rafa, un andaluz, se enamora de Amaia, una vasca, y se traslada a Euskadi. Tras varios días, escribe a sus amigos expresando su deseo de regresar a Andalucía, donde añora las tradiciones andaluzas y sufre el desafío de adaptarse a la cultura vasca.
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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.
View More Review: French Industrial Relations in the New World Economy – by Nick Parsons
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.
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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.
View More Review: A Social History of France in the 19th Century – by Christophe Charle
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.
View More The Cultural Politics of the ‘War on Drugs’ in Latin America: Prohibition and Beyond? – By Dr Joey Whitfield, Cardiff University, 22.11.17
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.
View More Review: France 1815-1914 The Bourgeois Century – by Roger Magraw