Spanish Literary Movements: From Noucentisme to Post-War Eras

Generation of 14 and Noucentisme

  • Authors with strong intellectual formation.
  • View Europe as a role model.
  • Eagerness for modernization.
  • Rigorously analyze the problems adversely affecting Spain.
  • Emerged after the First World War.
  • Most important authors: José Ortega y Gasset, Ramón Pérez de Ayala, Juan Ramón Jiménez.
  • Aim for a dehumanized literature.
  • Influenced by the avant-garde.

Avant-Garde Movements

Artistic movements that arose in Europe. Their intention was to renew and break from everything previous.

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Mastering Event & Tournament Organization: Principles & Practices

Tournament Organization & Management

Regulatory Aspects

This refers to the rules and conditions governing a tournament, including database development, tournament objectives, registration, competition type, date, place, time, and overall control.

Materials

  • Competition venue
  • Competition implements
  • Control attachments
  • Arbitration tools

Human Resources

  • Working committees
  • Arbitration teams
  • Competitors

Phases of Event & Tournament Development

In any event, whether sporting or recreational, five general phases

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Workplace Motivation & Consumer Behavior Theories

Goals of Organizational Psychology

Organizational psychology aims to understand and improve various aspects of the workplace to benefit both employees and the organization.

Enhance Employee Well-being

Organizational psychology aims to understand and improve the mental health, motivation, and job satisfaction of employees.

Increase Productivity

It applies psychological principles to improve individual and team performance, leading to higher efficiency and output.

Improve Recruitment and Training

It helps

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Core Principles of Indian Polity and Governance

State Legislatures: Vidhan Sabha & Vidhan Parishad

India’s state legislatures can be unicameral (only Vidhan Sabha) or bicameral (Vidhan Sabha & Vidhan Parishad). Their structure and functions are outlined in Articles 168-212 of the Constitution.

Composition & Strength

Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly)

  • Directly elected members from territorial constituencies.
  • Strength varies from 60 to 500, with exceptions for smaller states.

Vidhan Parishad (Legislative Council)

  • A permanent body where one-
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Socrates: Athenian Philosopher’s Life, Teachings, and Enduring Impact

Socrates: Life, Philosophy, and Enduring Legacy

Socrates’ Early Life and Context

Birth, Environment, and Family Influence

Socrates was born in Athens around 470 BC and died in 399 BC. He lived in an environment marked by relativism and skepticism. His mother was a midwife, an influence that later shaped his philosophical method.

Socio-Political Landscape of Athens

The socio-political climate of Athens during his lifetime was tumultuous, characterized by the Peloponnesian War and significant political

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Key Concepts in Spanish Literature and Grammar

Spanish and Latin American Literary Movements

The Postwar Novel

  • Camilo José Cela (Nobel Prize in Literature 1989): His works, such as Pascual Duarte’s Family and The Hive (1951), initiated an alarming portrayal of the immediate degradation of postwar Spain.
  • Miguel Delibes (1920): Notable works include Diary of a Hunter, An Immigrant’s Day, and Five Hours with Mario (1966), known for its internal monologue, colloquial language, and repetition.
  • Gonzalo Torrente Ballester: Author of The Joys and Shadows.
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Global Trade & Apparel Industry Essentials: Key Concepts

Global Integration in Globalization

Three primary types of integration are observed in the context of globalization:

  • Financial Integration: Involves the movement of capital across borders, including foreign investments, stock market activities, and interconnected banking systems.
  • Trade and Investment Integration: Characterized by free trade agreements, import/export regulations, and the expansion of businesses across national borders.
  • Labor Integration: Refers to the migration of workers, the practice
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Essential Clinical Concepts for Healthcare Practice

Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic Nervous System Responses

  • Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) (“Fight or Flight”)

    • Increases heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate
    • Dilates pupils and bronchioles
    • Inhibits digestion and urination
    • Stimulates glucose release from the liver
    • Vasoconstriction increases blood flow to muscles
  • Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS) (“Rest and Digest”)

    • Decreases heart rate and blood pressure
    • Constricts pupils and bronchioles
    • Stimulates digestion, salivation, and urination
    • Vasodilation
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Essential Business Terminology and Communication Samples

Understanding Educational & Professional Qualifications

This section clarifies common terms related to academic and professional achievements.

  • Qualification: A certification obtained by passing exams or completing a course, demonstrating a specific level of skill or knowledge in a subject or field of study (e.g., university qualifications).
  • To Qualify: To meet the required standard of ability or knowledge for a particular job, for example, by completing a degree course. (e.g., He qualified as an
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Equilibrium Points in Dynamical Systems: Stability & Types

Equilibrium Points in Dynamical Systems

From Scholarpedia

Eugene M. Izhikevich (2007), Scholarpedia, 2(10):2014. doi:10.4249/scholarpedia.2014 revision #91238 [link to/cite this article]

Curator and Contributors

Contents

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