Josep Guia facts for kids
Josep Guia i Marín was born in 1947 in Valencia, Spain. He is a Spanish writer and a professor of mathematics at the University of Valencia. He is also known as a political activist.
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Who is Josep Guia?
A Professor and Writer
Josep Guia has spent many years teaching mathematics at the University of Valencia. Besides his work as a professor, he is also a well-known writer. He has written several important books and essays.
A Political Activist
Josep Guia is also a political activist. This means he works to support certain political ideas and causes. He has been involved with the PSAN party. This party focuses on the idea of "Catalan nationalism." This is a belief that people who speak Catalan and live in areas where Catalan is spoken share a common culture and history.
Awards and Recognition
In 1986, Josep Guia received an award from the Fundació Jaume I. This foundation gives awards to people who have done important work in science, culture, and research.
His Writings
Josep Guia has written many essays about Catalan nationalism. These essays explore the history and culture of Catalan-speaking regions.
Important Books and Essays
Some of his most important books include:
- Països Catalans i Llibertat (which means "Catalan Countries and Freedom"), published in 1983.
- És molt senzill, digueu-li Catalunya ("It's very easy, call it Catalonia"), published in 1985.
- Des de la Catalunya del Sud ("From Southern Catalonia"), published in 1987.
- València, 750 anys de nació catalana (Valencia, 750 years of Catalan Nation), published in 1988.
- Catalunya descoberta ("Catalonia, discovered"), published in 1990.
He has also worked as an editor for a magazine called Lluita.
External links
- More information about Josep Guia on a Catalan writers' website
See also
In Spanish: Josep Guia para niños
