Cánovas System: Political Centralism in Spain

Cánovas System and Political Centralism

The Cánovas System was established with the Spanish Constitution of 1876. Cánovas aimed for stability, supporting the sovereignty shared with the Cortes (Parliament), and allowing, by constitutional provision, the principle of officially sanctioned political party activity.

Cánovas believed that the system should not be maintained by a single party. The reinstatement of a two-party system required respecting the Constitution, allowing for diverse opinions,

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Leavisism and T.S. Eliot: Impact on Cultural Studies

The Leavisites and T.S. Eliot

F.R. Leavis and Q.D. Leavis represented a new type of critic at Cambridge. They helped to extend the debate on mass culture. F.R. Leavis edited and contributed to a journal called Scrutiny. They followed the path that Arnold opened up in criticism. The influence of the Leavises and Scrutiny is fundamental to the development of what understanding culture meant in English Studies.

Leavisite Approach to Culture

The Leavisite approach to culture was divided into two forms:

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Pioneers in Education and Child Development

Jean Itard: Pioneer of Special Education

An unforeseen event made Jean Itard the first teacher of children with disabilities, in the broadest sense of the word. It was the arrival in Paris of the “Wild Boy of Aveyron,” an eleven-year-old boy. This event shaped an essential attitude for any educator: to never resign to fate and to always believe there is something to be done for someone.

Social Work and Education: Different Roles

Different social work educators have different functions. Although both

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Understanding Key Concepts in International Relations

ESSAY: Hedging Verbs: Seem, Appear, Indicate, Suggest, Doubt, Tend, Look Like. Probability Adverbs: Possibly, Probably, Almost Certainly, Perhaps. Connectors: Firstly, Secondly, Then, Next, Afterwards, Finally, Eventually, Previously. Addition: And, Also, In Addition, Besides, Furthermore, As Well As, Moreover, Too / As Well. Emphasis: Above All, Especially, Most Importantly, Indeed, Significantly, Notably, In Particular. Contrast: However, Nevertheless, Alternatively, Despite This, On the Contrary,

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President Piñera’s Speech: Key Policy Announcements

On May 21st, President Piñera delivered a speech outlining key policy initiatives and commitments.

Middle Class and Employment

The President reiterated his commitment to the middle class, stating that the government will improve unemployment insurance for workers who lose their jobs and ensure they do not jeopardize their homes.

Regionalization and Pensions

An increase in the Municipal Common Fund was announced. Furthermore, a bill will be sent to eliminate or reduce the 7% health contribution paid

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Social Catholicism: Origins, Youth, and Women’s Roles

Social Catholicism: Origins and Development

Born in Europe, social Catholicism was closely linked to the intransigent anti-liberal causes within the Church and the Catholic world. This arose from the triumph of the liberal revolution and the consolidation of secularizing movements since the mid-nineteenth century. Catholic social action and educational works emerged, promoting the discovery of new forms of poverty on a large scale, generated by the industrial revolution.

Social action and social reform

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