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Why there's still faith in the Spanish education system
Education & Development

Why there's still faith in the Spanish education system

...works” without argument or debate; there is no debate built into the way in which subjects are taught in schools and colleges in Spain. Not unlike the practice of some Islamic states, making no pretence to being non-confessional, who indoctrinate their citizens in certain beliefs. It is worth bearing in mind that the 1978 Spanish Constitution makes it clear that Spain...
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The refugees hoping to make a splash at Rio 2016
Health, Sports & Psychology

The refugees hoping to make a splash at Rio 2016

...working to ameliorate the refugee crisis. The London Summer Olympics in 2012 was the most watched TV program in U.S. history. Second on that list is the Beijing Summer Olympics in 2008. Worldwide, the Olympics measures its viewers inbillions. This is important at a time when global public perceptions of refugees are low, the United Nations reports. In the United States,...
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Should the Americans consider the lessons of Brexit before voting this November?
Society, Politics & Law

Should the Americans consider the lessons of Brexit before voting this November?

...working-class labor interests. Polls suggest that such populist appeals that blame immigrants or globalization for domestic problems are an effective way to frame economic policy debates, even if the facts are wrong. A growing number of voters face stagnating wages and greater job insecurity. The result is widespread economic disillusionment. It’s therefore no surprise...
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Why the economy can't explain Trump or Brexit
Society, Politics & Law

Why the economy can't explain Trump or Brexit

...working-class losers from globalization that have put Trump over the top. Only a few clairvoyants – Michael Lind, Jonathan Haidt – have seen through the stereotypes. But, as in Britain, there’s precious little evidence this vote had much to do with personal economic circumstances. Let’s look at Trump voting among white Americans from a Birkbeck College/Policy...
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James Honeyborne - Earth in Vision
Nature & Environment

James Honeyborne - Earth in Vision

...work mainly within the blue chip area, so that’s behaviour-led wildlife. Our viewers expect to see amazing new animal behaviours played out in extraordinary wild environments, but equally, we feel, and it’s very important, that you can’t just trade on fairy-tale wild landscapes that don’t exist anymore. There is an element of reality that needs to be reflected in...
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Cyflwyniad i Bresgripsiynu Cymdeithasol Gwyrdd — Iechyd Meddwl ac Amgylchedd y Gweithle
Health, Sports & Psychology

Cyflwyniad i Bresgripsiynu Cymdeithasol Gwyrdd — Iechyd Meddwl ac Amgylchedd y Gweithle

...Work’ (2021) Wrth gwrs, gwyddom hefyd fod yr angen i ganolbwyntio ar lesiant yn y gweithle yn fwy na dull o arbed arian yn unig. Mae angen creu amgylcheddau iachach lle mae gan y gweithwyr fwy o ymdeimlad o ddiben a lle mae unigolion yn fwy cymdeithasol ac yn teimlo eu bod yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi a'u cefnogi. Gallant arwain at lai o straen gan fod y cyfathrebu'n fwy...
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Valuing death
Health, Sports & Psychology

Valuing death

...working in hospice and palliative care for 40 years. Barbara sets the scene - “‘I write this from the perspective of a white western European mother, grandmother. I know there will be people and cultures that will have different views about how we should prepare for death, but in this series of articles I will be focusing on my thoughts about western practices,...
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Vegans: why they inspire fear and loathing among meat eaters
Health, Sports & Psychology

Vegans: why they inspire fear and loathing among meat eaters

...working with them to appoint a new editor for the magazine. We have had a relationship with William for almost 20 years and are grateful for his contribution to our business over that time. The row erupted after freelance journalist Selene Nelson pitched a series on “plant-based recipes” to the magazine, given the rise in popularity of vegan products in recent years....
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