The author, an active Labour Party member, reflects on David Lammy’s book ‘Tribes,’ which explores tribalism’s impact on society and politics. Lammy’s investigative journey into his diverse ancestry shapes a narrative of social mobility and personal struggle, culminating in political engagement as a Black MP. The writing is honest and compelling, appealing to a broad audience.
Bella Italia è un podcast di musica italiana, parte della serie Wez G World Music. Presenta pop italiano contemporaneo e musica tradizionale da bar, mirato a far conoscere una cultura diversa e attrarre nuovi fan in Italia e nelle comunità di lingua italiana. Si spera che gli ascoltatori apprezzino il podcast.
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Today, a small group including Cllr Tony Easson and worker Ryan promoted Labour candidate Catherine Fookes in Magor. The town, near the M4, had a welcoming atmosphere. After the session, Ryan kindly drove me to Cardiff University for another political event, enhancing the day’s productive and pleasant experience.
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The Cuban Revolution was an earth-shattering event with huge consequences internationally, not just in Latin America, but further afield. I felt the impact myself whilst travelling across Scandinavia in 2005. I’d run out of clean underwear and, while scanning the aisles of a Göteborg department store, I came face to…
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As a committed sinophile, this recently written book seemed a necessity. As China continues its rise to being the most dominant national force economically on the planet, it is quite difficult to obtain meaningful and relevant and unbiased factual information about its thoughts and the thoughts of its governing Chinese…
View More Review: Hidden Hand – How The Chinese Communist Party is Reshaping The World – by Clive Hamilton & Mareike Ohlberg
Joey is a teacher of mine at MLANG in Cardiff University. This is his first book. It explores prison writing in Latin America and looks at abolitionism of the penal system and draws on some really rather delicate themes that expose the dark brutality of prisons in a developing continent…
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Los narcocorridos son baladas que narran las hazañas de los bandidos en el narcotráfico, muy populares en México y América Latina. Un DJ británico ha producido un show dedicado a este género musical. El contenido incluye un tracklist destacado y enlaces a episodios anteriores y críticas sobre el tema.
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This is the third Simon Spence book that I have read. He is a very talented music journalist from Manchester with a taste for documenting, wild, stylish cultural movements that have emerged from the Madchester craziness. Excess All Areas covers perhaps the most successful and innovative band to have ridden…
View More Review: Happy Mondays – Excess All Areas – by Simon Spence
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
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 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
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 d’une intégration accrue des immigrants.
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