{"product_id":"9788413562247","title":"POST-PANDEMIC CASTELLER ECOSYSTEMS","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePOST-PANDEMIC CASTELLER ECOSYSTEMS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work gathers the presentations and reflections from the 10th Casteller Symposium of Catalonia, held within the exceptional framework of the Festes Decennals de la Mare de Déu de la Candela 21+1. The reader will find an in-depth analysis of the reality of the casteller world after the pandemic, addressing its social, technical, and food and wine dimensions. An essential volume for understanding how castells reaffirm themselves as a tool for inclusion and a driver for the recovery of heritage festivities, while exploring the role of women in the technique of these human architectures and the impact of the UNESCO declaration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book compiles the symposium interventions, structured around three main axes. Firstly, it examines the role of castells as a cultural manifestation serving social inclusion and as a key element in the post-pandemic resumption of heritage festivals. Secondly, the technical aspect is addressed, highlighting the growing contribution of women in the construction of these human structures. Finally, the benefits and challenges brought by the declaration of castells as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO are analyzed, and the inseparable link between traditional cuisine and the life of the casteller groups (colles) is highlighted, as well as its relevance in long-standing traditional events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of the pandemic's impact on the casteller ecosystem and recovery strategies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCastells as a tool for social inclusion and community cohesion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of women in the technical and organizational evolution of the colles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConsequences and challenges of the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage declaration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between popular gastronomy and the casteller tradition as a hallmark of identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at castellers, scholars of Catalan popular culture, sociologists, anthropologists, and cultural managers interested in the evolution of traditions. It will also be of great interest to members of colles who wish to delve into current debates on inclusion, technique, and heritage, as well as any reader passionate about the social and festive dimension of the castells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn updated and multidisciplinary vision of the casteller world after the global health crisis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWell-founded reflections on inclusion and the role of women in a traditionally male-dominated field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical analysis of the effects of UNESCO patrimonialization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique perspective on the connection between casteller culture and local gastronomic tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e AA.VV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cossetània Edicions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Popular culture, Ecology, The biosphere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e L'Aixecador\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 318 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a reference publication for those who closely follow the news of the casteller universe. The work stands out for its plural approach and its ability to address, from an academic yet accessible perspective, the contemporary challenges of one of Catalonia's most emblematic traditions. Its reading is especially relevant for understanding how the colles have faced the post-pandemic period and how they project themselves into the future, integrating current social debates such as inclusion and heritage recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405173023067,"sku":"9788413562247","price":17.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841356224.jpg?v=1781824498","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788413562247","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}