SubjectParticipation
The legacy of Arcadi Oliveres, the peaceful economist
Paraules d’Arcadi [Arcadi’s Words] is his last book, which I have had the privilege of editing. A compendium of concepts to gain a better understanding of...
“When they hurt me, I didn’t turn the other cheek”
Luis Cabrera
Thanks to his tenacity, his personal rebelliousness and his untameable nature, Luis Cabrera (Arbuniel, Jaén, 1954) has been weaving an abundantly rich life story that...
Towards a culture of participation
Anastasia Kavada, Professor of Communication and Politics at the University of Westminster, has been studying the interaction between digital media, social movements...
Contemporary Barcelona’s memorial spaces
A monument to pay tribute to the refugees who make it to Barcelona; graffiti that alludes to the most neglected neighbourhoods; a plaque laid in the pavement that...
Urban violenceThe Pablo Hasél ruckus
Certain collective actions carried out in the streets and squares of our cities are expressions of defiance that can take the conflictive nature, by definition, of...
Urban violenceBehind Barcelona’s barricades
Does the burning of rubbish bins as a form of protest on the streets of Barcelona correspond to flames of social revolt that evoke the spirit of the Rose of Fire? Or...
Urban violenceChanges and trends in the perception of security
Conflict is inherent to life in society, and the pursuit of security in coexistence is a universal need. Zero risk is impossible. The causes of conflict evolve and,...
Urban violenceThe new social violence
The social sciences often associate the violence that is manifested on the street with an organisation, a social movement or an ideology. The new forms of protest are...
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