Manuel Castells
Spanish sociologist
1942 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Spanish sociologist
Born
February 9, 1942
Age
~84 years
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, teacher, minister
SpainBorn in Hellín
1942
Born in Hellín (1942-02-09)
1982
AwardGuggenheim Fellowship
2001
Awardhonorary doctor of the University of Valencia
2002
AwardOrder of the Lion of Finland
2002
AwardChevalier des Arts et des Lettres
2002
AwardNarcís Monturiol Medal
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Manuel Castells Oliván is a Spanish sociologist. He is well known for his authorship of a trilogy of works, entitled The Information Age: Economy, Society and Culture. He is a scholar of the information society, communication and globalization.
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Who is Manuel Castells?+
Manuel Castells Oliván is a Spanish sociologist. He is well known for his authorship of a trilogy of works, entitled The Information Age: Economy, Society and Culture. He is a scholar of the information society, communication and globalization.
What does the name Manuel mean?+
The name Manuel means "male given name (Μανουήλ)". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Manuel Castells born?+
Manuel Castells was born on February 9, 1942.
Name Meaning
male given name (Μανουήλ)
The name Manuel is of Spanish origin, meaning "male given name (Μανουήλ)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Manuel — February 9, 1942
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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