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Kiellen founder of Geopolitics Mackinder: headland theory division of the world Inner Crescent, Outer Crescent, Geopolitics studies relations between states, regions, geo.Theories, international organizations IGO BRICS INGO Greenpeace. EU 1993, 27 members, last Croatia 2013. EU organs-EU Court of Justice:Luxembourg, EU Parliament: Brussels Strasbourg, Council:Brussels, North:Sweden Finland Denmark Estonia Latvia Lithuania South:Portugal Spain Malta Italy Greece Cyprus, Central:Germany Poland Czechia Slovakia Hungary, South-east:Slovenia Croatia Romania Bulgaria, West:France Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg Ireland Austria, EFTA:Norway Iceland Switzerland Liechtenstein, USMCA:USA Mexico Canada-common market between USA, BRICS:Brazil Russia India...

Hominization: The Evolution of Humanity in the Iberian Peninsula

Hominization is the process of physical evolution (bipedalism, stereoscopic vision, prehensile hand) and psychic development (language, memory, thought) which has differentiated humans from animals. This process, lasting millions of years, developed during the Paleolithic period in the Iberian Peninsula. This evolution follows a distinct sequence:

• Homo antecessor: The oldest European hominids, found in the Sierra de Atapuerca (Burgos), date back over 800,000 years. They were tall, strong, had a small brain, and practiced cannibalism.
• Homo heidelbergensis: The largest collection of human fossils in the world, found at Sima de los Huesos in Atapuerca, dates back 300,000 years.
• Homo

The War Industry and Economic Benefits

Around conflicts, an industry runs that generates significant economic benefits and jobs for Northern countries. The arms trade is a massive business. Arms exports primarily originate from:

• The U.S.
• Russia
• France
• Germany
• The United Kingdom

It is important to note that countries with higher military expenses are not necessarily safer. The purchase of weapons often means Southern governments allocate more budget to defense and less to crucial sectors like education and health.

A Model of Unsustainable Economic Growth

The effects of economic globalization pose a serious threat to the health of the planet and its people. This unsustainable model involves the abusive exploitation of natural resources. This places an...

Climate Change and Global Warming

13) Climate Change/Global Warming: Yes, it is the result of the increasing greenhouse effect, caused by rising emissions of greenhouse gases. These, in turn, result from the combustion of hydrocarbons. This leads to thawing that could raise sea levels, causing the disappearance of islands and coastal areas.

Energy Sources and Environmental Concerns

International Agreements

14) Kyoto Protocol: A commitment where signatory countries pledge to reduce or not increase their CO₂ emissions.

Energy Types

16) Traditional Sources: Wood, Coal, and later Oil and Natural Gas.

17) Nuclear Energy: Based on enriched uranium used as fuel. It generates hazardous radioactive waste that is difficult to treat. Radioactive waste can alter...

Biodiversity and Protected Areas

Why Protected Areas Become Islands of Dying Biodiversity

Protected areas are increasingly threatened by surrounding agricultural expansion. A new approach is required to balance wildlife protection with human food security. If forest clearing continues, mammals, birds, and plants will face severe danger.

Grammar and Language Exercises

• There is little difference between the cheap diet and the other one.
• Thank you for being so kind.
• The lecture had not finished when we left.

Vocabulary: Sad, silent, has, this, talented, after a while.

The Brown Bear in Asturias

Some animals are in danger of extinction, such as the brown bear. This species is found in mountainous areas in Asturias. It is vital to preserve them; for example,...

Internal Migrations and Historical Trends

Migrations are the movements of the population in space. This includes emigration (the output) and immigration (the arrival).

Traditional Internal Migrations

• Seasonal or Temporary: Seasonal movements were directed toward other rural areas for agricultural purposes, while temporary movements occurred during specific times of the year for work.
• Rural Depopulation: Population was attracted from the north to other areas, looking for work, higher income, better standards of health, and cultural or leisure opportunities.

Historical Stages of Migration

• Early 20th Century: There was an excess of labor in the fields due to mechanization.
• Civil War and Francoism: This period saw stagnation and the promotion of the rural

The United States: From Civil War to Economic Powerhouse

The Civil War's Impact on the US Economy

The United States began its industrialization later than some European nations. The process was initially slow until the advent of the Civil War. This war resulted in a strong acceleration of industrial growth, ultimately leading the US to become the world's leading power. The principal drawback for European populations was that the industrialization process in the US was initially concentrated in the East and needed to extend throughout the entire country.

The US had several advantages:

• Vast, untouched lands.
• Most of the population was of European origin, unlike Asian industries. The European population that had not been absorbed by European industries

Basic Concepts of the Labor Market

An occupation is defined as a set of skills and qualifications within a specific technical division of labor. This is subjected to a process of commodification, which establishes the labor market. Consequently, the occupational structure is crucial in shaping a fundamental element of our study: work.

Marx and Durkheim on Occupational Structure

• Marx's View: Occupational structure is presented as subject to class.
• Durkheim's View: The class structure is presented as a consequence of the occupational structure.

Evolution of the Spanish Labor Market

This evolution does not fit easily into traditional development models. At first glance, one might think that the sector's development follows a conventional pattern: industry...