Description
Compasses for the Social Sphere. Voices for a Solidarity-Based Future
Book Summary
This work is a collective tribute to Joaquín García Roca on the occasion of his 70th birthday, in which more than 70 voices from the political, educational, religious, and social spheres come together to reflect on solidarity and commitment. Through articles written by friends and collaborators, the book maps out shared experiences and proposals for building a fairer future. The reader will find a living testimony of how human relationships and networking can generate social transformation, offering a plural and hopeful look at contemporary challenges.
What is it about?
The book gathers a collection of articles written by more than 70 people who have shared a journey with Joaquín García Roca, a key figure in the field of social action and solidarity-based thinking. The contributions range from political reflections by figures such as Ramón Jáuregui or Carlos García de Andoaín, to educational contributions by thinkers such as Adela Cortina and Jesús Conill. It also includes religious perspectives from Jon Sobrino and Teresa Forcades, along with testimonies from family and social organizations such as the RAIS Foundation or Fernando Vidal. Each text reflects a personal and professional bond with the honoree, exploring themes such as exclusion, justice, faith, education, or politics, always from the conviction that a solidarity-based future is possible.
Main Themes
- Solidarity and social commitment as the axis of collective transformation.
- The relationship between politics, education, and religion in building a fairer society.
- Experiences in networking and collaboration between different social spheres.
- Critical reflection on contemporary exclusion and inequality.
- Personal and professional testimonies that illustrate the impact of a life dedicated to social causes.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at people interested in social thought, community action, and political philosophy. It is especially relevant for third-sector professionals, educators, activists, students of social sciences and humanities, as well as readers looking for inspiration in testimonies of civic and spiritual commitment. It will also be attractive to those who know or have collaborated with Joaquín García Roca, as well as to those interested in the intersection between faith, politics, and social transformation.
What this book contributes
- A multifaceted vision of solidarity, enriched by more than 70 different perspectives.
- Real testimonies from relevant figures that connect theory and social practice.
- Conceptual and experiential tools to understand the challenges of contemporary social action.
- A tribute that transcends the personal to become a document of collective reflection.
- Inspiration for those seeking models of commitment and networking.
Technical Specifications
- Author: GARCIA ROCA, JOAQUIN; BARROS QUIVEN, ALVARO
- Publisher: Khaf (Edelvives)
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: BIOGRAPHY AND TRUE STORIES, BIOGRAPHY: GENERAL, DIARIES, LETTERS AND LOGBOOKS, BIOGRAPHY COLLECTION, MEMOIRS, TRUE STORIES, MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, SOCIAL AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
- Collection: EXPRESARTE
- Binding: Other
- Publication date: May 2013
- Number of pages: 440
- Weight: 1088 g
Editorial Review
Compasses for the Social Sphere is presented as a choral work of great testimonial and reflective value. The diversity of voices and approaches makes the book a representative mosaic of social and solidarity-based thought in recent decades in Spain. Its main strength lies in the authenticity of the bonds it reflects, offering the reader not only theory, but lived experiences. For those seeking to understand how personal commitment can be articulated into networks of transformation, this volume is a useful and emotional reference, although its length and variety of styles may require a slow and selective reading.