{"product_id":"9788494207303","title":"Why things can be different","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy Things Can Be Different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vital and professional testimony from Manuela Carmena, judge and labor lawyer, which demonstrates that change is possible through individual and collective action. Through her career, from the founding of the first labor law firms in Francoist Spain to her work in the judiciary, the author offers a lucid reflection on the fight against injustice, corruption, and bureaucracy. With concrete examples and anecdotes filled with humor, Carmena invites the reader to question the status quo and commit to a fairer society, demonstrating that small, everyday gestures can transform reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManuela Carmena shares her personal and professional experience as a lawyer and judge, showing how she has applied her conviction that things can be different. The book traces her struggle from the 1960s, when women lacked full rights, to her advocacy for justice as a public service. She recounts key episodes, such as the creation of labor law firms during the dictatorship, the far-right attack on her colleagues, and her daily practice of symbolic gestures (refusing an official car, using a bicycle). She denounces political and judicial corruption, gender-based violence, and the mistreatment of the elderly, offering a critical, optimistic, and constructive vision on how to face the problems of the current world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFight against social injustice and institutional corruption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCivic commitment and activism from within the judiciary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistory of the labor movement and the defense of workers during the Franco regime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGender-based violence and discrimination against women and the elderly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOptimism as a driver for social change and individual transformation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers interested in testimonial essays on social justice, human rights, and political activism. Especially recommended for those seeking a feminine and committed perspective on the recent history of Spain, as well as for legal professionals, social science students, and anyone who wishes to understand how individual will can generate significant changes in society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA direct testimony from a key figure in the defense of labor rights and justice in Spain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePractical examples and anecdotes that demonstrate that change is possible through everyday actions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA lucid and well-documented critique of corruption and bureaucracy in the judicial and political system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn optimistic and constructive vision that inspires the reader to get involved in social transformation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReflections on gender equality and respect for the elderly from a legal and human perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Carmena, Manuela\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Clave Intelectual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: True stories, Literary essays, Law, General theory of law, International law, Special jurisdiction laws, Law: study and revision guides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Women\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: April 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 288\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 407 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA work that transcends the testimonial genre to become a manual of civic resistance and active optimism. Manuela Carmena manages to combine her legal experience with an accessible and human narrative, offering the reader not only a valuable historical account, but also tools to rethink the role of the individual in building a fairer society. Her direct tone and her ability to denounce without falling into defeatism make this a recommended read both for those already familiar with her career and for those approaching her thinking for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CLAVE INTELECTUAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407243764059,"sku":"9788494207303","price":20.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849420730.jpg?v=1781850907","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494207303","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}