Manuel Castells

Manuel Castells

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Manuel Castells is a Spanish sociologist and communication theorist, widely recognized for his research on the social, political, and economic implications of information technology. He has authored several influential books, including 'The Rise of the Network Society,' which explores the impact of the internet on society.

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Manuel Castells introduced the concept of network society, stating that modern social and economic structures depend on technology-based communication networks.

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Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2026-06-02
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Manuel Castells reminds that contemporary politics is largely built in the digital space.

La vieja política ya no genera cambios
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-06-01
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Manuel Castells is a highly cited Spanish sociologist who analyzes contemporary society and its paradoxes.

Manuel Castells, sociólogo: “El mundo está en un proceso de autodestrucción” | Ideas
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-12-20
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Manuel Castells was the minister who agreed to lower public prices to levels of 2012.

La huelga universitaria en Madrid, explicada en cuatro gráficos: “No habrá paz para quienes nos asfixian” | Educación
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-11-26
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Manuel Castells is the minister who initiated the decree for the creation of universities in 2021.

La criba contra las “universidades chiringuito” entra en vigor con informes de calidad obligatorios y un mínimo de 4.500 alumnos | Educación
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-10-07
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Sociologist Manuel Castells is referenced for his concept of networked movements.

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Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-09-17
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Manuel Castells describes the phenomenon of networked social movements as fluid and strong despite lacking a single leader.

Gen Z dan Resonansi Global Gerakan Sosial
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-09-14
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Manuel Castells highlights how technology changes our ways of working and living.

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Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-08-09
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Manuel Castells agreed in 2021 that all procedures would be telematic, which has caused difficulties for many applicants.

La espera para homologar el título universitario se acorta por fin: de 95 enfermeras al año a 1.265 | Educación
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-07-11
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Manuel Castells was the minister during the time the University Coexistence Law was enacted.

Ayuso planea sancionar con hasta 100.000 euros los escraches y las manifestaciones no autorizadas en la universidad | Educación
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-06-11
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The term 'network society' was coined by sociologist Manuel Castells more than 20 years ago.

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The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-06-06
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Manuel Castells previously observed the relationship between emotion, politics, and social media.

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El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·EcuadorEcuador· 2025-05-23
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Manuel Castells is associated with the decree that regulates the creation of universities.

Varias universidades privadas se desmarcan de un comunicado crítico con la reforma de Morant que habla en su nombre | Educación
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-04-11
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Manuel Castells' decree from 2021 is referenced in the context of university requirements.

36 universidades privadas piden al Gobierno que reconsidere endurecer los requisitos para crear un campus | Educación
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-04-11
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Manuel Castells was at the forefront of the ministry when the existing decree was created in 2021.

Las universidades privadas de prestigio, ante el cambio: “El foco está en la calidad” | Educación
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-04-06
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Manuel Castells was at the forefront of the Ministry of Universities when the decree for university creation was approved in 2021.

La Conferencia de Rectores y Rectoras critica que se autoricen nuevas universidades pese a tener informes en contra | Educación
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-04-03
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Pedro Sanchez

Manuel Castells was at the forefront of the Ministry of Universities when the Real Decreto 640/2021 was approved.

Claves de la ofensiva del Gobierno contra la privatización sin calidad del sistema universitario | Educación
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-04-01
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Pedro Sanchez

Castells was at the forefront of the Ministry of Universities when the original decree was approved in 2021.

Sánchez anuncia medidas para frenar la privatización sin calidad del sistema universitario | Educación
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-03-31
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Manuel Castells highlighted the role of technology in the evolutionary process of development.

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El Nacional·VenezuelaVenezuela· 2025-03-14
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Manuel Castells was the minister who implemented the decree requiring universities to demonstrate quality.

Los partidos de izquierda apremian al Gobierno para que corte la descontrolada apertura de universidades privadas | Educación
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-03-13
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Manuel Castells has highlighted that real change occurs when communities empower themselves and lead their own destiny.

Transformando el rostro de los barrios marginales: Innovación social como motor de cambio
El Nacional·VenezuelaVenezuela· 2025-03-08
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Emilio Venuti

Manuel Castells is quoted regarding the idea that 'the network is the message'.

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El País·SpainSpain· 2025-02-13
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