[PDF] Culture And Neighbourhoods Vol 4 eBook

Author : Brian Donahoe
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 41,95 MB
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0857452762

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Notions of culture, rituals and their meanings, the workings of ideology in everyday life, public representations of tradition and ethnicity, and the social consequences of economic transition— these are critical issues in the social anthropology of Russia and other postsocialist countries. Engaged in the negotiation of all these is the House of Culture, which was the key institution for cultural activities and implementation of state cultural policies in all socialist states. The House of Culture was officially responsible for cultural enlightenment, moral edification, and personal cultivation—in short, for implementing the socialist state’s program of “bringing culture to the masses.” Surprisingly, little is known about its past and present condition. This collection of ethnographically rich accounts examines the social significance and everyday performance of Houses of Culture and how they have changed in recent decades. In the years immediately following the end of the Soviet Union, they underwent a deep economic and symbolic crisis, and many closed. Recently, however, there have been signs of a revitalization of the Houses of Culture and a re-orientation of their missions and programs. The contributions to this volume investigate the changing functions and meanings of these vital institutions for the communities that they serve.

Author : Ying-yi Hong
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 48,45 MB
Release : 2013-07-29
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0199336725

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With applications throughout the social sciences, culture and psychology is a rapidly growing field that has experienced a surge in publications over the last decade. From this proliferation of books, chapters, and journal articles, exciting developments have emerged in the relationship of culture to cognitive processes, human development, psychopathology, social behavior, organizational behavior, neuroscience, language, marketing, and other topics. In recognition of this exponential growth, Advances in Culture and Psychology is the first annual series to offer state-of-the-art reviews of scholarly research in the growing field of culture and psychology. The Advances in Culture and Psychology series is: * Developing an intellectual home for culture and psychology research programs * Fostering bridges and connections among cultural scholars from across the discipline * Creating a premier outlet for culture and psychology research * Publishing articles that reflect the theoretical, methodological, and epistemological diversity in the study of culture and psychology * Enhancing the collective identity of the culture and psychology field Comprising chapters from internationally renowned culture scholars and representing diversity in the theory and study of culture within psychology, Advances in Culture and Psychology is an ideal resource for research programs and academics throughout the psychology community.

Author : Mario D'Angelo
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 24,18 MB
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789287143266

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This handbook aims to highlight the complexity of the local dimension of European cultural policies, taking into consideration the importance of culture for communities eager to maintain their identity, diversity, creativity and participation. [CoE website]

Author : Roger W. Caves
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 597 pages
File Size : 27,35 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Cities and towns
ISBN : 0415252253

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A first-class work of reference that will be both an essential resource for independent study as well as a useful aid in teaching: a solid but also provocative starting point for wider exploration of the city.

Author : Council of Europe
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 36,29 MB
Release : 1999-12-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789287139603

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Parallel texts in English & French

Author : Rhonda Phillips
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 44,80 MB
Release : 2020-02-21
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0429951132

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Culture is a living thing. In social settings, it is often used to represent entire ways of life, including rules, values, and expected behavior. Varying from nation to nation, neighborhood to neighborhood and beyond, even in the smallest localities, culture is a motivating factor in the creation of social identity and serves as a basis for creating cohesion and solidarity. This book explores the intersection of culture and community as a basis for locally and regionally based development by focusing on three core bodies of literature: theory, research, and practice. The first section, theory, uncovers some of the more relevant historical arguments, as well as more contemporary examinations. Continuing, the research section sheds light on some of the key concepts, variables, and relationships present in the limited study of culture in community development. Finally, the practice section brings together research and theory into applied examples from on the ground efforts. During a time where the interest to retain the uniqueness of local life, traditions, and culture is significantly increasing in community-based development, the authors offer a global exploration of the impacts of culturally based development with comparative analysis in countries such as Korea, Ireland, and the United States. A must-read for community development planners, policymakers, students, and researchers.