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Marginality and Social Control in Madrid, 1850-1930: Currents in Latin America

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The history of marginality and social control in Madrid from 1850 to 1930 is a complex and fascinating one. It is a story of poverty, crime, and violence, but it is also a story of resistance and resilience. The marginalized population of Madrid was not simply a passive victim of social control, but rather an active agent in shaping their own lives and communities.

This book examines the history of marginality and social control in Madrid from a variety of perspectives. It draws on archival research, oral histories, and literary sources to provide a rich and nuanced account of the lives of the city's marginalized population. This book will be of interest to scholars of urban history, social history, and Latin American studies.

Discordant Notes: Marginality and Social Control in Madrid, 1850-1930 (Currents in Latin American and Iberian Music)

by Samuel Llano

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Chapter 1: The Making of a Marginalized Population

The first chapter of this book examines the historical and social factors that contributed to the growth of a marginalized population in Madrid in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These factors included the city's rapid urbanization, the influx of rural migrants, the rise of industrial capitalism, and the growth of the welfare state.

The chapter also examines the spatial distribution of poverty and marginality in Madrid. The marginalized population was concentrated in the city's poorest neighborhoods, which were often located on the outskirts of the city. These neighborhoods were characterized by overcrowding, poor housing, and high levels of crime and violence.

Chapter 2: Policing the Margins

The second chapter of this book examines the role of the police in controlling the marginalized population of Madrid. The police were responsible for enforcing the city's laws and regulations, and they often used violence and intimidation to do so. The chapter also examines the ways in which the marginalized population resisted police control.

The chapter argues that the police played a key role in creating and maintaining the boundaries between the marginalized population and the rest of society. The police were used to keep the marginalized population out of sight and out of mind, and to prevent them from challenging the social Free Download.

Chapter 3: Social Welfare and the Marginalized Population

The third chapter of this book examines the role of the welfare state in addressing the needs of the marginalized population of Madrid. The welfare state provided a range of services to the poor, including housing, healthcare, and education. However, these services were often inadequate and inaccessible to the most marginalized members of society.

The chapter argues that the welfare state played a contradictory role in the lives of the marginalized population. On the one hand, it provided essential services that helped to improve their lives. On the other hand, it also played a role in controlling and disciplining the marginalized population.

Chapter 4: Resistance and Resilience

The fourth chapter of this book examines the ways in which the marginalized population of Madrid resisted social control. The marginalized population used a variety of strategies to resist, including violence, crime, and protest. They also created their own communities and institutions to provide support and solidarity.

The chapter argues that the marginalized population of Madrid was not simply a passive victim of social control. Rather, they were active agents in shaping their own lives and communities. They resisted social control in a variety of ways, and they created their own spaces and institutions to provide support and solidarity.

This book has examined the history of marginality and social control in Madrid from a variety of perspectives. It has drawn on archival research, oral histories, and literary sources to provide a rich and nuanced account of the lives of the city's marginalized population. This book has shown that the marginalized population of Madrid was not simply a passive victim of social control, but rather an active agent in shaping their own lives and communities.

Discordant Notes: Marginality and Social Control in Madrid, 1850-1930 (Currents in Latin American and Iberian Music)

by Samuel Llano

5 out of 5