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De ‘bibliomanía’ a ‘amarabunta’: las palabras que definen el amor por los libros

2 days ago | theconversation.com | Silvia González

El escritor francés Charles Nodier escribió en 1831 el cuento “El amigo de los libros”, en el que explica que “del bibliófilo al bibliómano no hay más que una crisis”. Para este autor, “el bibliófilo sabe elegir los libros; el bibliómano los amontona. El bibliófilo añade un libro a otro tras someterlo a todas las indagaciones de los sentidos y la inteligencia; el bibliómano apila los libros sin mirarlos siquiera. El bibliófilo aprecia el libro; el bibliómano lo pesa o lo mide.
¿Las mujeres que leen siguen siendo peligrosas?

2 days ago | theconversation.com | Raquel Baixauli Romero

En 2005 se publicó en Alemania el libro Las mujeres, que leen, son peligrosas. En él, a través de una selección de obras de arte, Stefan Bollmann planteaba una historia ilustrada de la lectura femenina en el mundo occidental. Más allá de los cambios en torno a esta práctica, resulta interesante comprobar cómo el siglo XIX diferenció la forma de representar a los hombres que leen de las mujeres lectoras. Pero ¿cómo contribuyó el arte a construir las identidades lectoras?
Ukraine war: path to peace looks increasingly narrow as Kyiv’s western backers scramble to focus on their own interests

2 days ago | theconversation.com | Stefan Wolff |Tetyana Malyarenko

After more than three years of war, the prospects of peace for Ukraine remain slim. There is no obvious credible pathway even to a ceasefire, given Russia’s refusal to extend a brief and shaky truce over Easter. This, despite the US, UK and Ukraine all signalling their support for this idea. And even if the considerable hurdles impeding a ceasefire deal could be overcome, a more fundamental problem would remain.
A landmark ruling will tackle the gender pay gap for thousands of workers

2 days ago | theconversation.com | Fiona MacDonald

The Fair Work Commission has found award pay rates in five industrial awards covering a range of female-dominated occupations and industries do not provide equal pay. This important decision should narrow the gender pay gap. The commission proposed significant increases to award pay rates covering thousands of workers including pharmacists, early childhood education and care workers, psychologists, physiotherapists and some other health workers.
Since its very conception, Star Wars has been political. Now Andor will take on Trump 2.0

3 days ago | theconversation.com | Dan Golding

Premiering today, the second and final season of Star Wars streaming show Andor seems destined to be one of the pop culture defining moments of the second Trump presidency. Andor, which began airing in 2022, tells the story of the early days of the Rebel Alliance before the adventures of Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia. The series is the most politically articulate of the Star Wars franchise.
Pope Francis tried to change the Catholic Church for women, with mixed success

3 days ago | theconversation.com | Tracy McEwan |Kathleen McPhillips |Tracey McEwan

Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. On Easter Sunday, he used his message and blessing to appeal for peace in Middle East and Ukraine. Pope Francis will be remembered as a pastoral leader who cared deeply about the environment and those impacted by migration, poverty and war. During his Pontificate, he did make important changes to the patriarchal structure of the Catholic Church – but did he go far enough? A pope for all?
Low effort, high visibility: what bumper stickers say about our values and identity

4 days ago | theconversation.com | Paul Harrison

You may have seen them around town or in the news. Bumper stickers on Teslas broadcasting to anyone who looks: “I bought this before we knew Elon was crazy.” You might assume it’s there to prevent someone from keying the car or as an attempt to defuse potential hostility in a hyper-politicised landscape. But while it may signal disapproval to like-minded passersby, a sticker is unlikely to dissuade someone already intent on committing a crime (which keying is).
Posh-house drama, Elton’s new album and art to make you weep - what to watch, see and listen to this week

6 days ago | theconversation.com | Jane Wright

This week I’ve seen Disney’s latest bingeable series, The Stolen Girl, variously described as a “posh-house drama”, “the equivalent of an airport novel” and “enjoyably preposterous” – so what’s not to like? One episode in, I’m lapping up the lavishly immaculate interiors and clipped tones of rich people who call everyone “darling”. And I always enjoy the hilariously shonky portrayal of journalists and the way dramatists think they speak to each other.
Amplifying delusions: How social media can negatively impact our mental well-being

1 week ago | theconversation.com | Nancy Yang |Bernard Crespi

What are the risks of seemingly innocuous behaviours such as sharing posts, giving likes, making oneself look good in pictures, and, in general, interacting virtually rather than physically?
Patriots’ Day: How far-right groups hijack history and patriotic symbols to advance their cause, according to an expert on extremism

1 week ago | theconversation.com | Art Jipson

Patriots’ Day, a commemoration of the battles of Lexington and Concord – the first confrontations of the American Revolution – holds historical value as a symbol of American resistance to British colonial rule. Over time, however, the holiday has been co-opted by extremist groups. Capitalizing on ambiguities in the understanding of patriotic symbols, extremist groups have attempted to change the meaning of freedom and liberty embedded in the symbol of the American flag.