This book pays tribute to a generation of women that through the utilization of their knowledge, skills and fortitude have managed to develop daily alimentary strategies within the context that is popularly known as the Mediterranean Diet. Frequently ignored, these women can be considered as an elemental rampart in the preservation of our gastronomic and cultural heritage. We are not just talking about the skills required to feed a family, questions of organization, budgeting, evaluation and sharing are also of primary importance. Faced with the socioeconomic, cultural and health threats posed by the McDonaldization of their lifestyles, the women of the Casablanca neighborhood (Zaragoza, Spain) explain (among many other things) how they are able to make ends meet every month. They talk about their culinary preferences, where they eat, where they shop and who they eat with. They further express their opinions on nutrition, celebrations and what can be done to improve our diets. The academic study comprised integrated qualitative and quantitative techniques and represents a psychosocial approach to the creation and implementation of alimentary strategies.
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Violence is an issue associated with the human being from the beginning of its history. Used as method of power and submission, it has a special impact on the woman, who suffers it in its many different forms. This form of violence is rooted in language, culture and education, which makes it difficult to eradicate it from our society. The solution to this social scourge outlines from the promotion of the resolution of conflicts through social skills and resolution of problems, and education based on respect and empathy. This book is developed by the research group Social Capital and Wellbeing with the help of various related contributors to the group and experts in the field of violence from its different facets. Its Coordinator, Miguel Cañete, is member of the Group and expert in psychological work with victims of violence against women.
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The Japanese community in Spain is a clear example of the evolution of migratory phenomena, in a European environment of economic crisis and questioning the Welfare state. From the earliest migratory flows in the late 1970s to the present day, both the demographic composition (feminization of immigration) and migratory goals, social networks and their role in the host society have been changing. This book amis to take the first steps to reach an empirical knowledge concerning the social reality that involves the Japanese who migrate to Spain. In order to do so, we will approach this phenomena as a normalizing process, away from stereotypes that stigmatize the immigrant population . It is particularly interesting to deepen its integration process.
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This book explores the knowledge and enjoyment of the neighbourhoods of our towns. By using different bilingual (Spanish-English) teaching handbooks, the aim is to carry out a comprehensive analysis of the historical, cultural, economic and psychosocial aspects which converge when studying the community. Highlighted as a common denominator is the strong commitment needed to face the challenge presented by quality of life in our neighbourhoods as observed from local, close, slow or beautiful points of view. Many professionals, professors and students, all specialists in different areas, participated in the writing of this book. The present text has been edited by the research group “Wellbeing and Social Capital” of Zaragoza University and the Association of Health Education (Madrid) under the coordination of Professor Marta Gil Lacruz.
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In this book coaches, physical trainers and psychologists bring together their thoughts and the real experiences of their psychological work applied to football, rather than mass-produced works with an academic format that are aimed at prestigious journals, albeit with a limited impact. For this reason, the chapters in this book do not contain long digressions and present just the necessary theoretical considerations. We believe that these articles will become, no doubt, a point of reference for professionals wishing to use mental training in football. Likewise, it is our belief that books like this will contribute to the development and knowledge of this subject and to the permanent establishment of psychology in the world of football.
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These book chapters allow us to address the relationship between food and culture from different perspectives, from general topics that lead us to reflect on current events of broad social scope (biotechnology, GMOs, migration ...) to reflections of nature more specific lead us to aspects such as food preferences, language and idioms, or history of specific products, to aspects that particularly affect individuals as social beings (gender, age, medication, eating disorders ...). Because scientific evidence shows us that food means much more to contribute to the body, nutritionally, the elements necessary for its operation.
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Migration: looks and voices, has as main objective, to publicize the plurality of scenarios and lectures. Often the scientific approach of this phenomenon has been done from a very specialized point of view. However a global topic treatment raises us to the reflection of different backgrounds, disciplines and perspectives, which highlight the mainstreaming of migration, ranging from food, the economy, laws, stereotypes, literature, film or advertising. In any immigration can be, and indeed, it is because it is a reflection of what is human: the search, inquiry and improvement wish.
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Bodies that Talk is a jointly authored work that combines a critical examination of our understanding of the human body, its social representations and the influence of these representations on definitions of gender and identity. Using a historical and interdisciplinary perspective, research on the body and gender can help us understand and assess the evolution of our perceptions and behaviours, both individual and collective. Some of the issues considered in the book include: nutritional habits, consequences of migratory processes, advertising, the effect of the mass media and eating disorders.
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This book presents a series of articles written by members of the Zaragoza Social Capital and Wellbeing Research Group. The group’s activities are oriented to the methodological and theoretical systemisation of the concepts of wellbeing and development. The book is divided into four sections: 1) The definition and dimensions of wellbeing and quality of life; 2) The socialisation of wellbeing; 3) Information and education for wellbeing; 4) The psychosocial challenges of wellbeing.
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