Sobre la Odisea

Nationalism is one of the major social and political issues of modern times, and a subject of intense intellectual debate. The most important and influential theory of nationalism is that of Ernest Gellner (1925-1995). This volume assesses every aspect of that theory, bringing together an exceptional set of scholars to explain, criticise and move beyond Gellner's work. In doing so the book establishes the state-of-play within the theory of nationalism, and complements Gellner's account by bringing political variables back into play. The book is unique in offering sustained attention to a...

El disertar alrededor de la perspectiva de género desde una mirada feminista deja en evidencia las condiciones de desigualdad entre hombres y mujeres en todos los ámbitos de la sociedad, incluyendo, por supuesto, la esfera de la educación en todos sus niveles. El ámbito de la educación ha ido favoreciendo cada vez más a las mujeres, ya sea por la normativa o simplemente porque hay más posibilidades de acceso para ellas, lo cual puede verse reflejado en el Observatorio Laboral para la Educación, que manifiesta que "de los 1381 781 títulos otorgados, entre el 2001 y el 2009, el 54,9%...

It emigrates To improve the quality of life and in some cases it is achieved, but statistics say the influence is also positivein the target communities. What's wrong then? "To reap its benefits, there must be an enabling policy environment".Among the obstacles to migration highlights conditions of the transfer itselfto the place of destination. Sometimes implies a very high financial outlay, uncertainty andfamily separation. If you are able to arrive, the economic situation is very delicate and often it is not uncommonsuffer depression. Lack of resources restricts the mobility of the poor,...

The exploits of gods, goddesses, demons, monsters, heroes, and heroines come vividly to life in this illustrated anthology of more than 300 myths from around the world. From ancient Greece to indigenous Africa, mankind's most powerful and imaginative stories are retold in a modern accessible style. Full-color illustrations are featured throughout, including photographs of ancient artifacts, ruins, paintings, prints, and sculptures, bringing together centuries of artistic products and the myths that inspired them. Las hazañas de infinidad de dioses, diosas, demonios, monstruos, héroes y...