Salvador Giner
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Salvador Giner i de San Julián (Barcelona
, 1934) is a Catalan
sociologist and from 2005 he is the president of the Institute of Catalan Studies.
. In 1989 he became professor of Sociology in the University of Barcelona
(1989-2004).
His teaching activity has been developed in several countries. He was professor in the University of Cambridge
(King’s College
), the University of Reading
, the University of Lancaster and the University of West London (Brunel) between 1965 and 1989. He was visitant lecturer in the University of Rome, the National University of Mexico, the University of Puerto Rico
, the University of Costa Rica
, the University of Buenos Aires
and the Autonomous University of Barcelona
.
He is member of the Institute of Catalan Studies (1995), and he was founder and president of the Catalan Association of Sociology (1979), which depends on the IEC
. He was also one of the founders of the European Association of Sociology. He has been director and teacher in the Universitat Catalana d'Estiu (Catalan university of summer) (1969-1975). He was been director and founder of the Institute of Social Advanced Studies, which depends on the (CSIC
).
He is editor and consultant of the Great Catalan Encyclopedia
and of several national and international journals and reviews.
The Generalitat of Catalonia (Catalan regional government) gave him in 1995 the Saint George cross
.
Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of...
, 1934) is a Catalan
Catalan people
The Catalans or Catalonians are the people from, or with origins in, Catalonia that form a historical nationality in Spain. The inhabitants of the adjacent portion of southern France are sometimes included in this definition...
sociologist and from 2005 he is the president of the Institute of Catalan Studies.
Biography
Salvador Giner got his PhD in the University of Chicago and has postgraduate courses in the University of CologneUniversity of Cologne
The University of Cologne is one of the oldest universities in Europe and, with over 44,000 students, one of the largest universities in Germany. The university is part of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, an association of Germany's leading research universities...
. In 1989 he became professor of Sociology in the University of Barcelona
University of Barcelona
The University of Barcelona is a public university located in the city of Barcelona, Catalonia in Spain. It is a member of the Coimbra Group, LERU, European University Association, Mediterranean Universities Union, International Research Universities Network and Vives Network...
(1989-2004).
His teaching activity has been developed in several countries. He was professor in the University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is a public research university located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest university in both the United Kingdom and the English-speaking world , and the seventh-oldest globally...
(King’s College
King's College, Cambridge
King's College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge, England. The college's full name is "The King's College of our Lady and Saint Nicholas in Cambridge", but it is usually referred to simply as "King's" within the University....
), the University of Reading
University of Reading
The University of Reading is a university in the English town of Reading, Berkshire. The University was established in 1892 as University College, Reading and received its Royal Charter in 1926. It is based on several campuses in, and around, the town of Reading.The University has a long tradition...
, the University of Lancaster and the University of West London (Brunel) between 1965 and 1989. He was visitant lecturer in the University of Rome, the National University of Mexico, the University of Puerto Rico
University of Puerto Rico
The University of Puerto Rico is the state university system of Puerto Rico. The system consists of 11 campuses and has approximately 64,511 students and 5,300 faculty members...
, the University of Costa Rica
University of Costa Rica
The University of Costa Rica is a public university in the Republic of Costa Rica, in Central America. Its main campus, Ciudad Universitaria Rodrigo Facio, is located in San Pedro, in the province of San José. It is the oldest, largest, and most prestigious institution of higher learning in...
, the University of Buenos Aires
University of Buenos Aires
The University of Buenos Aires is the largest university in Argentina and the largest university by enrollment in Latin America. Founded on August 12, 1821 in the city of Buenos Aires, it consists of 13 faculties, 6 hospitals, 10 museums and is linked to 4 high schools: Colegio Nacional de Buenos...
and the Autonomous University of Barcelona
Autonomous University of Barcelona
The Autonomous University of Barcelona is a public university mostly located in Cerdanyola, near the city of Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain....
.
He is member of the Institute of Catalan Studies (1995), and he was founder and president of the Catalan Association of Sociology (1979), which depends on the IEC
IEC
-Organisations:* Independent Electoral Commission * Independent Electrical Contractors, a U.S. national trade association.* Institut d'Estudis Catalans , a Catalan academic institution....
. He was also one of the founders of the European Association of Sociology. He has been director and teacher in the Universitat Catalana d'Estiu (Catalan university of summer) (1969-1975). He was been director and founder of the Institute of Social Advanced Studies, which depends on the (CSIC
CSIC
The Spanish National Research Council is the largest public institution dedicated to research in Spain and the third largest in Europe...
).
He is editor and consultant of the Great Catalan Encyclopedia
Great Catalan Encyclopedia
The Great Catalan Encyclopedia is a Catalan-language encyclopedia, started by fascicles, and published in 1968 by Edicions 62. The soul of the work was written by Max Cahner, and the first director was Jordi Carbonell i Ballester...
and of several national and international journals and reviews.
The Generalitat of Catalonia (Catalan regional government) gave him in 1995 the Saint George cross
Creu de Sant Jordi
The Creu de Sant Jordi is the highest civil distinction awarded in Catalonia . It was established by the Generalitat de Catalunya autonomous government by virtue of the Decret 457/1981 de 18 de desembre in 1981.. The medal was designed by goldsmith Joaquim Capdevila.-Recipients:*List of...
.
External links
- http://www.clipmedia.net/galera/IEC/Conv/2005/Eleccions05/Eleccions_bio_giner.htmSalvador Giner's biography in the IECIEC-Organisations:* Independent Electoral Commission * Independent Electrical Contractors, a U.S. national trade association.* Institut d'Estudis Catalans , a Catalan academic institution....
] - Interview to Salvador Giner about contemporary religions