Cultural Contingencies

Author : Peter Lamal
Publisher : Praeger
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1997-10-28
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015041748701

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Cultural Contingencies by Peter Lamal Pdf

In recent years, a number of books devoted to a behavior analytic approach to cultural practices have appeared, and this book falls within that domain. At the same time, however, this book is unique in that it minimizes the space devoted to abstract discussion of behavior analytic concepts and principles. Instead, the authors focus exclusively upon particular cultural practices, which are disparate and drawn from three countries, ranging from public health practices to historical utopian communities to various practices of visual artists, art dealers, and gallery owners. In addition, cultural practices regarding women and the changing Japanese society's effect on Japanese women's behavior are considered. Changes in policies aimed at increasing the birth rate in Quebec are analyzed in behavior analytic terms. The wide range of cultural practices addressed by this book are given coherence by the fact that all are addressed by the various authors in terms of behavior analytic concepts and principles. This book is further confirmation of the fact, unappreciated by some, that a behavior analytic approach can address practices that consist of the behaviors of large numbers of people. The authors demonstrate that the behavior analytic approach is not culture-bound. Rather, they show that behavior analytic concepts and principles can illuminate human practices in any culture.

Author : Peter A. Lamal
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Behavioral assessment
ISBN : 1560321237

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Behavioral Analysis of Societies and Cultural Practices by Peter A. Lamal Pdf

Aims to establish a new subdiscipline, namely, behaviour analysis of societies and cultural practices. Included is a discussion of the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. It looks at entire cultures as the units of analysis and is for anyone with a basic knowledge of the principles of behaviour.

Author : Barbara Herrnstein Smith
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0674167856

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Contingencies of Value by Barbara Herrnstein Smith Pdf

Charges of abandoned standards issue from government offices; laments for the loss of the best that has been thought and said resound through university corridors. While revisionists are perplexed by questions of value, critical theory--haunted by the heresy of relativism--remains captive to classical formulas. Barbara Herrnstein Smith's book confronts the conceptual problems and sociopolitical conflicts at the heart of these issues and raises their discussion to a new level of sophistication. Polemical without being rancorous, Contingencies of Value mounts a powerful critique of traditional conceptions of value, taste, judgment, and justification. Through incisive discussions of works by, among others, David Hume, Immanuel Kant, Northrop Frye, Georges Bataille, Jacques Derrida, Richard Rorty, and Jürgen Habermas, Smith develops an illuminating alternative framework for the explanation of these topics. All value, she argues, is radically contingent. Neither an objective property of things nor merely a subjective response to them, it is the variable effect of numerous interacting economies that is, systems of apportionment and circulation of "goods." Aesthetic value, moral value, and the truth-value of judgments are no exceptions, though traditional critical theory, ethics, and philosophy of language have always tried to prove otherwise. Smith deals in an original way with a wide variety of contemporary issues--from the relation between popular and high culture to the conflicting conception of human motives and actions in economic theory and classical humanism. In an important final chapter, she addresses directly the crucial problem of relativism and explains why a denial of the objectivity of value does not--as commonly feared and charged--produce either a fatuous egalitarianism or moral and political paralysis.

Author : Gary S. Gregg
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2007-02-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0198042353

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Culture and Identity in a Muslim Society by Gary S. Gregg Pdf

In the last fifteen years, psychologists have rediscovered culture and its influence on emotion, thought, and self. Many researchers have come to the conclusion that the world's cultures can be ranked according to the degree to which they are individualist or collectivist, with Western cultures falling at the individualist end and non-Western cultures at the collectivist end. These scholars argue that while individualist cultures give rise to "independent" selves, leading Westerners to think and act autonomously, collectivist cultures foster "interdependent" selves, leading non-Westerners, embedded in social-relationships, to think and act relationally. Culture and Identity in a Muslim Society presents an alternative to the individualist- collectivist approach to identity. Unlike most psychological and anthropological studies of culture and self, Gary Gregg's work directly investigates individuals, using "study of lives"-style interviews with young adults living in villages and small towns in southern Morocco. Analyzing these young adults' life-narratives, Gregg builds a theory of culture and identity that differs from prevailing psychological and anthropological models in important respects. In contrast to modernist theories of identity as unified, the life-narratives show individuals to articulate a small set of shifting identities. In contrast to post-modern theories that claim people have a kaleidoscopic multiplicity of fluid identities, the narratives show that the identities are integrated by repeated use of culturally-specific self-symbols, metaphors, and story-plots. Most importantly, the life-narratives show these young Moroccans' self-representations to be pervasively shaped by the volatile cultural struggle between Western-style "modernity" and authentic Muslim "tradition." Offering a new approach to the study of identity, the volume will be of interest to cross-cultural psychologists, anthropologists, scholars of Middle-East societies, and researchers specializing in the study of lives.

Author : Association for History and Computing. International Conference
Publisher : Uitgeverij Verloren
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : History
ISBN : 9065501428

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Structures and Contingencies in Computerized Historical Research by Association for History and Computing. International Conference Pdf

Author : Daniel T. Rodgers,Bhavani Raman,Helmut Reimitz
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781400849895

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Cultures in Motion by Daniel T. Rodgers,Bhavani Raman,Helmut Reimitz Pdf

In the wide-ranging and innovative essays of Cultures in Motion, a dozen distinguished historians offer new conceptual vocabularies for understanding how cultures have trespassed across geography and social space. From the transformations of the meanings and practices of charity during late antiquity and the transit of medical knowledge between early modern China and Europe, to the fusion of Irish and African dance forms in early nineteenth-century New York, these essays follow a wide array of cultural practices through the lens of motion, translation, itinerancy, and exchange, extending the insights of transnational and translocal history. Cultures in Motion challenges the premise of fixed, stable cultural systems by showing that cultural practices have always been moving, crossing borders and locations with often surprising effect. The essays offer striking examples from early to modern times of intrusion, translation, resistance, and adaptation. These are histories where nothing--dance rhythms, alchemical formulas, musical practices, feminist aspirations, sewing machines, streamlined metals, or labor networks--remains stationary. In addition to the editors, the contributors are Celia Applegate, Peter Brown, Harold Cook, April Masten, Mae Ngai, Jocelyn Olcott, Mimi Sheller, Pamela Smith, and Nira Wickramasinghe. Some images inside the book are unavailable due to digital copyright restrictions.

Author : Brigid Carroll,Jackie Ford,Scott Taylor
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 657 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2019-03-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781526470843

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Leadership by Brigid Carroll,Jackie Ford,Scott Taylor Pdf

Written from a global and critical perspective with a diverse range of cases and examples throughout, this is an inspiring read for developing leaders operating within global and multicultural work settings. ‘Power’ is taken as central theme for this book, opening up discussion about issues that are often neglected in leadership texts i.e. fairness, equity, justice, resistance, conflict, emancipation, oppression, rationality, politics, globalization, the natural environment, and knowledge. New to this edition: A new prologue: ‘An Unconventional History of Leadership Studies′ A new epilogue on ‘Embodied Leadership, Ethics, and its Affects’ written by David Knights, one of the authors of Embodied Research Methods (pub April 2019) 3 new topical integrative case studies, based on current events: Jacinda Ardern’s pregnancy when PM; #MeToo; and Suma Foods co-operative Updated research and pedagogical features throughout, including the ‘Leadership on Screen’ feature The book is complemented by a range of online resources including PowerPoint slides, videos of the book’s authors providing an overview of the chapter and discussing why the topic is important, access to journal articles discussed in the book, and links to additional relevant material.

Author : Dean Tjosvold
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351947237

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Cross-Cultural Management by Dean Tjosvold Pdf

Academics worldwide need empirically developed, concise ideas to make their cross-cultural teams and organizations productive. This invaluable reference tool provides an essential resource for academics to develop their understanding and professional practice in working across cultural boundaries. It considers the fundamental theories and frameworks of cross-cultural management and deepens our understanding of how they can be applied to management knowledge. Managers, researchers, students, HRM practitioners, and specialists in international business and cross-cultural affairs, will find this book a valuable reference source. Chapters suggest how frameworks can be further developed and how managers and employees can put them to use so as to build cross-cultural understanding and productive cross-functional teams.

Author : Stuart Carr,Mac MacLachlan,Eilish McAuliffe
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2005-06-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134767106

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Psychology of Aid by Stuart Carr,Mac MacLachlan,Eilish McAuliffe Pdf

This book provides an original, psychological approach to development studies, focusing on the social aspects of aid and its motivational foundations.

Author : Miriam Jacobs
Publisher : Springer
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2014-11-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783658073404

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Cultural Impact on Lean Six Sigma and Corporate Success by Miriam Jacobs Pdf

To achieve a better understanding of the influence of National Culture, Corporate Culture and Leadership Style on Lean Six Sigma implementation and Corporate Success a quantitative empirical web-based survey with Lean Six Sigma professionals involved in the social professional network LinkedIn was carried out by Miriam Jacobs. The outcome of this survey suggests, that certain constellations of these five factors are more successful than others. Companies with an almost equal balance across different Leadership Styles and types of Corporate Culture achieve the best results, while companies equipped with a Rational and Hierarchical Corporate Culture in the absence of transformational, participative or supportive leadership are likely to fail.

Author : Michele J. Gelfand,Chi-yue Chiu,Ying-yi Hong
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-04
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780190458874

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Handbook of Advances in Culture and Psychology by Michele J. Gelfand,Chi-yue Chiu,Ying-yi Hong Pdf

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 : Imre Szeman,Sarah Blacker,Justin Sully
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2017-07-07
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781118472309

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A Companion to Critical and Cultural Theory by Imre Szeman,Sarah Blacker,Justin Sully Pdf

This Companion addresses the contemporary transformation of critical and cultural theory, with special emphasis on the way debates in the field have changed in recent decades. Features original essays from an international team of cultural theorists which offer fresh and compelling perspectives and sketch out exciting new areas of theoretical inquiry Thoughtfully organized into two sections – lineages and problematics – that facilitate its use both by students new to the field and advanced scholars and researchers Explains key schools and movements clearly and succinctly, situating them in relation to broader developments in culture, society, and politics Tackles issues that have shaped and energized the field since the Second World War, with discussion of familiar and under-theorized topics related to living and laboring, being and knowing, and agency and belonging

Author : Franca Iacovetta,Valerie J. Korinek,Marlene Epp
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 473 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781442661516

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Edible Histories, Cultural Politics by Franca Iacovetta,Valerie J. Korinek,Marlene Epp Pdf

Just as the Canada's rich past resists any singular narrative, there is no such thing as a singular Canadian food tradition. This new book explores Canada's diverse food cultures and the varied relationships that Canadians have had historically with food practices in the context of community, region, nation and beyond. Based on findings from menus, cookbooks, government documents, advertisements, media sources, oral histories, memoirs, and archival collections, Edible Histories offers a veritable feast of original research on Canada's food history and its relationship to culture and politics. This exciting collection explores a wide variety of topics, including urban restaurant culture, ethnic cuisines, and the controversial history of margarine in Canada. It also covers a broad time-span, from early contact between European settlers and First Nations through the end of the twentieth century. Edible Histories intertwines information of Canada's 'foodways' – the practices and traditions associated with food and food preparation – and stories of immigration, politics, gender, economics, science, medicine and religion. Sophisticated, culturally sensitive, and accessible, Edible Histories will appeal to students, historians, and foodies alike.

Author : Kennon A. Lattal,Philip N. Chase
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 431 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-14
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781475745900

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Behavior Theory and Philosophy by Kennon A. Lattal,Philip N. Chase Pdf

This volume has three goals with respect to the interplay between philosophy and behavioral psychology's experimental, applied, and interpretive levels of knowing. It aims to examine core principles in the philosophy of science, as they are interpreted by and relate to behavioral psychology; how these core principles interact with different problem areas in the study of human behavior; and how experimental, applied, and interpretive analyses complement one another to advance the understanding of behavior and, in so doing, also the philosophy of science.

Author : David A. Alhadeff
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2024-03-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780520314443

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Microeconomics and Human Behavior by David A. Alhadeff Pdf

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1982.