{"product_id":"9788497913621","title":"1926-2006. THE CASTELLERS DE TARRAGONA","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1926-2006. ELS CASTELLERS DE TARRAGONA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work offers an exhaustive analysis of the transformation of castells, from a local tradition linked to the rural sphere to becoming a central symbol of the collective identity of Tarragona and Catalonia as a whole. Through the testimony of various generations of castellers and a wide selection of graphic documents, the book structures this process into four key periods, explaining how the castell activity has expanded from its original core in the Camp de Tarragona-Penedès region. It is a rigorous study that combines social and cultural history to understand the evolution of one of the most emblematic expressions of Catalan popular culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book addresses the evolution of the casteller phenomenon in Tarragona over eight decades, from 1926 to 2006. The work is structured into four major periods that mark the transformation of this practice: its origin as a local custom practiced by \"celler\" (winery) workers, its consolidation, its expansion, and its conversion into a fundamental identity element. Based on interviews and testimonies from different generations of castellers, the group's historical memory is reconstructed, while extensive graphic material, much of it previously unpublished, visually illustrates each stage. The book does not only document the milestones and technical feats, but also analyzes the social and cultural context that allowed the castells to go from being a tradition confined to a specific geographical area to becoming a recognized symbol throughout Catalonia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial and cultural history of the castells in Tarragona (1926-2006).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTransformation of a local tradition into a collective identity symbol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGeographical expansion of the castell activity from the Camp de Tarragona-Penedès to the whole of Catalonia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOral history and testimony from several generations of castellers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePreviously unpublished graphic documentation as a historical source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at historians, sociologists, and scholars of Catalan popular culture, as well as castellers and fans of the casteller world who wish to know in depth the roots and evolution of this tradition in Tarragona. It is also of interest to general readers interested in the social history of Catalonia and the processes of constructing collective identities through popular traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed analysis of the historical evolution of the castells in Tarragona over eighty years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDirect testimonies from different generations of castellers that offer an experiential view of the phenomenon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA collection of previously unpublished photographs that visually document the four key periods of the process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep understanding of how a local practice became a cultural emblem of national scope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Lluis Balart, Àngel Conesa, Carme Oriol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Eumo Editorial SAU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: History: specific events and topics, Social and cultural history, Popular culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Fora de Col·lecció\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: April 2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 368\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1463 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a reference work for the study of the casteller phenomenon in Tarragona, which combines historical rigor with a testimonial and graphic approach of great documentary value. Its focus on the social and cultural transformation of the castells, along with the contribution of previously unpublished photographic material, makes it an essential publication for specialists and enthusiasts of Catalan popular culture. The structure in four periods facilitates the understanding of the evolutionary process, and the inclusion of voices from different generations enriches the historical perspective with a human and intimate dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EUMO EDITORIAL SAU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405096247643,"sku":"9788497913621","price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849791362.jpg?v=1781823335","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788497913621","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}