"The Rush for the Spoil" explores the themes of ambition, corruption, and decadence within the context of a rapidly changing society. The story is set against the backdrop of Paris during the Second Empire, a period marked by economic boom and social upheaval.The central character is Aristide Rougon, a ruthless and ambitious businessman who rises to power and wealth through unscrupulous means. Aristide is a key figure in the Rougon-Macquart family, and his story is a critical examination o...

This book examines translanguaging as a resource which can disrupt the privileging of particular voices, and a social practice which enables collaboration within and across groups of people. Addressing the themes of collaboration and transformation, the chapters critically examine how people work together to catalyse change in diverse global contexts, experiences and traditions. The authors suggest an epistemological and methodological turn to the study of translanguaging, which is particu...