Identity and Nation in 21st Century Catalonia

Identity and Nation in 21st Century Catalonia
Author: Steven Byrne
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Total Pages: 355
Release: 2021-08-09
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1527573605

This volume offers an overview of the ongoing debate regarding nationalism, globalisation, secessionism and languages in 21st century Catalonia. At the heart of the book is a set of interlocking questions relating to socio-political issues in sub-state nations seeking independence in the 21st century.

The Rise of Catalan Independence

The Rise of Catalan Independence
Author: Andrew Dowling
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 332
Release: 2017-12-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1317169441

As recently as the mid-2000s, Catalonia was described and analysed by scholars as exhibiting a non-secessionist nationalism and was seen within Europe and beyond as a role model for successful devolution which had much to teach other parts of the world. The Spanish state seemed to be on a journey towards an authentic federal order and was generally admired. However, the new century has been marked by an ever-growing independence movement, with 47.8 per cent of Catalonia voting in favour of independence in September 2015. Pro-independence mobilization has produced a rupture in political relations with the rest of Spain leading to a sovereignty struggle with Madrid. This book explores how an accumulation of long-, medium- and short-term factors have produced the current situation and why the Spanish territorial model has been unable or possibly, unwilling, to respond. The Catalan question is not purely a Spanish problem: it has direct implications for the traditional nation-state model, in Europe and beyond.

A Theory of Secession

A Theory of Secession
Author: Christopher Heath Wellman
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2005-09-05
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9780521849159

This 2005 book presents an argument for the right of groups to secede, offering a thorough and unapologetic defense.

What's Up with Catalonia?

What's Up with Catalonia?
Author: Liz Castro
Publisher:
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2013
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781611500325

"35 experts explain the causes which impel them to the separation through essays on Catalan history, economics, politics, language, and culture"--Cover.

Homage to Catalonia

Homage to Catalonia
Author: George Orwell
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2024-10-24
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

Step into the heart of revolutionary Spain with George Orwell's powerful account, Homage to Catalonia. In this poignant narrative, Orwell recounts his firsthand experiences fighting in the Spanish Civil War, offering a vivid and deeply personal perspective on the political and social upheaval of the time. Orwell’s writing brings to life the intense struggles, challenges, and betrayals he witnessed as he joined the militia in Catalonia. With sharp clarity, he paints a stark picture of the ideological divides that tore the country apart, and the complexities of war that blurred the lines between friend and foe.But here's the twist that will captivate you: What does Orwell’s experience reveal about the nature of truth, power, and the human spirit during times of war? Can we learn from the past to avoid repeating its mistakes? This extraordinary memoir offers a rare look into the realities of war, filled with unflinching honesty and a deep sense of humanism. Through Orwell’s eyes, the reader gains an intimate understanding of the personal costs of conflict and the difficult choices soldiers had to make. Are you ready to witness the raw, unfiltered truths of war as seen through the eyes of one of history's most influential writers?Dare to immerse yourself in the brutal honesty of Homage to Catalonia and experience a unique chapter of history that continues to resonate today. Purchase it now, and begin your journey through Orwell’s compelling narrative of war, ideology, and survival.

Practising Self-Government

Practising Self-Government
Author: Yash Ghai
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 517
Release: 2013-08-29
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1107018587

An examination of how the constitutional frameworks for autonomies around the world really work.

Catalonia in Spain

Catalonia in Spain
Author: Gabriel Tortella
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 326
Release: 2017-08-22
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3319549510

This book explores the complex history of Catalonia in relation to Spain from an economic and political perspective. It begins in the Middle Ages and ends in the present day, analysing the intricate political problems of modern day Catalonia within a context of European integration and nationalism.

Catalan Independence and the Crisis of Sovereignty

Catalan Independence and the Crisis of Sovereignty
Author: Óscar García Agustín
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2020-12-14
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 3030548678

This book explores the conflict between the Catalan project to become independent and the Spanish state’s opposition to any attempt of secessionism. The volume addresses some of the key political and academic issues of contemporary European societies: nationalism, separatism and sovereignty. The banned referendum in Catalonia in October 2017 unveiled the existence of multiple crises, from territorial to economic and political. Indeed, the Catalan issue is about the crisis of sovereignty: who holds legitimacy to make decisions, and who is in power legally and politically? The book is structured according to three themes: sovereignty and its people, where the realignment to independence, populism and the definition of the demos are discussed; collective identities and actions, to account for the shaping of ‘us’, the importance of collective memory and the cross-alliances forged during the referendum; and internationalization, focusing on Europeanisation, international media and comparative constitutional perspectives.

Food, Social Change and Identity

Food, Social Change and Identity
Author: Cynthia Chou
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 199
Release: 2021-12-14
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 3030843718

Unlike food publications that have been more organized along regional or disciplinary lines, this edited volume is distinctive in that it brings together anthropologists, archaeologists, area study specialists, linguists and food policy administrators to explore the following questions: What kinds of changes in food and foodways are happening? What triggers change and how are the changes impacting identity politics? In terms of scope and organization, this book offers a vast historical extent ranging from the 5th mill BCE to the present day. In addition, it presents case studies from across the world, including Asia, the Pacific, the Middle East, Europe and America. Finally, this collection of essays presents diverse perspectives and differing methodologies. It is an accessible introduction to the study of food, social change and identity.

Fragmented Catalonia

Fragmented Catalonia
Author: Adolf Tobeña
Publisher:
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2021-06
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781538147368

This book examines the succession debate in Spain from 2006 to 2020.