Culture Figures

Author : Michał Mokrzan
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781805395416

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Culture Figures by Michał Mokrzan Pdf

Ethnographic research, anthropological theory, and the understanding of the objects of inquiry, are co-created through figuration (using tropes and rhetorical figures) and techniques of persuasion. Delving into descriptive ethnography and theoretical texts spanning across classical monographs and recent texts in cultural anthropology, Culture Figures places rhetoric and rhetoricity as central to the discipline’s self-understanding. It focuses on how understandings of ‘culture’ and social life are shaped and conveyed in cultural anthropology through textual rhetoric. The book demonstrates how processes of using tropes and modes of persuasion underlie the creation of meanings or misunderstandings in society.

Author : Anna McFarlane,Graham J. Murphy,Lars Schmeink
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000578614

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Fifty Key Figures in Cyberpunk Culture by Anna McFarlane,Graham J. Murphy,Lars Schmeink Pdf

A collection of engaging essays on some of the most significant figures in cyberpunk culture, this outstanding guide charts the rich and varied landscape of cyberpunk from the 1970s to present day. The collection features key figures from a variety of disciplines, from novelists, critical and cultural theorists, philosophers, and scholars, to filmmakers, comic book artists, game creators, and television writers. Important and influential names discussed include: J. G. Ballard, Jean Baudrillard, Rosi Braidotti, Charlie Brooker, Pat Cadigan, William Gibson, Donna J. Haraway, Nalo Hopkinson, Janelle Monáe, Annalee Newitz, Katsuhiro Ōtomo, Sadie Plant, Mike Pondsmith, Ridley Scott, Bruce Sterling, and the Wachowskis. The editors also include an afterword of ‘Honorable Mentions’ to highlight additional figures and groups of note that have played a role in shaping cyberpunk. This accessible guide will be of interest to students and scholars of cultural studies, film studies, literature, media studies, as well as anyone with an interest in cyberpunk culture and science fiction.

Author : Alison Betts,Marika Vicziany,Peter Weiming Jia,Angelo Andrea Di Castro
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781789694079

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The Cultures of Ancient Xinjiang, Western China: Crossroads of the Silk Roads by Alison Betts,Marika Vicziany,Peter Weiming Jia,Angelo Andrea Di Castro Pdf

One of the least known but culturally rich and complex regions located at the heart of Asia, Xinjiang was a hub for the Silk Roads, serving international links between cultures to the west, east, north and south. Trade, artefacts, foods, technologies, ideas, beliefs, animals and people traversed the glacier covered mountain and desert boundaries.

Author : Gero Guttzeit
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-08
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9783110518184

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The Figures of Edgar Allan Poe by Gero Guttzeit Pdf

The Figures of Edgar Allan Poe is the first study to address the rhetorical dimensions of Poe’s textual and discursive practices. It argues that Poe is a figure and figurer of the emergence of the modern understanding of literature in the early nineteenth century that resulted from the birth of the romantic author and the so-called ‘death of rhetoric’. Building on accounts of Poe as a skilled navigator of American antebellum print culture, Gero Guttzeit reinterprets Poe as representative of the vital role that transatlantic rhetoric played in antebellum literature. He investigates rhetorical figures of the author in Poe’s critical writings, tales, poems, and lectures to give a new account of Poe’s significance for antebellum literary culture. In so doing, he also proposes a general rhetorical theory of theoretical, poetical, and performative figures of the author. Beyond Poe studies, the book intervenes in current debates on the romantic origins of the modern author and demonstrates that rhetorical theory offers new ways of exploring authorship beyond the nineteenth century.

Author : Robert J Aslett,John M Acken,Siva K Yerramilli
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811228346

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Perspective On Holistic Engineering Management, A: Learning, Adapting And Creating Value by Robert J Aslett,John M Acken,Siva K Yerramilli Pdf

Today, a prosperous technology company can be disrupted and put out of business in a blink of an eye. The development of many different technologies that once took years can be done in months or weeks. There are also few examples where the engineering work is completely contained in one company or one engineering organization. Business strategies have evolved. The analysis of competitive forces in an industry has matured to include the concepts of disruptive innovation and coopetition.In an ecosystem characterized by rapid changes in technology and how it is developed, an engineering R&D organization will quickly become irrelevant if it fails to keep the pace of innovation needed to succeed. This book provides readers with a holistic approach to engineering management.We have seen that successful managers create a strong foundation of a common culture that enables learning, value creation, diversity and inclusion. They create organizations that tightly connect the core engineering functions of strategic planning, research and development and are able to comprehend and direct a broader R&D system that stretches well beyond their own organization's boundary. Doing all of this to extract the greatest value in the least amount of time is what we call holistic engineering management.The content for this book is based on over 105 years of combined experience working in a rapidly changing industry. In most chapters, practical examples and case studies of the concepts provided are given. As noted in the foreword by Pat Gelsinger (CEO, VMWare) and in comments from other technology leaders: Aart de Geus (Chairman and co-CEO, Synopsys, Inc.), Aicha Evans (CEO, Zoox, Inc.), William M Holt, (former Executive VP, GM, Intel, Corp.), and Amir Faintuch (Senior VP, GM, GlobalFoundries, Inc.), this book will be valuable for students of engineering management and current engineering managers.

Author : National Cancer Institute (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1948
Category : Cancer
ISBN : UOM:39015072850079

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Journal by National Cancer Institute (U.S.) Pdf

Author : R. Jon McGee,Richard L. Warms
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 1053 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2013-08-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781452276304

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Theory in Social and Cultural Anthropology by R. Jon McGee,Richard L. Warms Pdf

Social and cultural anthropology and archaeology are rich subjects with deep connections in the social and physical sciences. Over the past 150 years, the subject matter and different theoretical perspectives have expanded so greatly that no single individual can command all of it. Consequently, both advanced students and professionals may be confronted with theoretical positions and names of theorists with whom they are only partially familiar, if they have heard of them at all. Students, in particular, are likely to turn to the web to find quick background information on theorists and theories. However, most web-based information is inaccurate and/or lacks depth. Students and professionals need a source to provide a quick overview of a particular theory and theorist with just the basics—the "who, what, where, how, and why," if you will. In response, SAGE Reference plans to publish the two-volume Theory in Social and Cultural Anthropology: An Encyclopedia. Features & Benefits: Two volumes containing approximately 335 signed entries provide users with the most authoritative and thorough reference resource available on anthropology theory, both in terms of breadth and depth of coverage. To ease navigation between and among related entries, a Reader's Guide groups entries thematically and each entry is followed by Cross-References. In the electronic version, the Reader's Guide combines with the Cross-References and a detailed Index to provide robust search-and-browse capabilities. An appendix with a Chronology of Anthropology Theory allows students to easily chart directions and trends in thought and theory from early times to the present. Suggestions for Further Reading at the end of each entry and a Master Bibliography at the end guide readers to sources for more detailed research and discussion.

Author : José Rodríguez-Pérez
Publisher : Quality Press
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780873899734

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Human Error Reduction in Manufacturing by José Rodríguez-Pérez Pdf

For many years, we considered human errors or mistakes as the cause of mishaps or problems. In the manufacturing industries, human error, under whatever label (procedures not followed, lack of attention, or simply error), was the conclusion of any quality problem investigation. The way we look at the human side of problems has evolved during the past few decades. Now we see human errors as the symptoms of deeper causes. In other words, human errors are consequences, not causes. The basic objective of this book is to provide readers with useful information on theories, methods, and specific techniques that can be applied to control human failure. It is a book of ideas, concepts, and examples from the manufacturing sector. It presents a comprehensive overview of the subject, focusing on the practical application of the subject, specifically on the human side of quality and manufacturing errors. In other words, the primary focus of this book is human failure, including its identification, its causes, and how it can be reasonably controlled or prevented in the manufacturing industry setting. In addition to including a detailed discussion of human error (the inadvertent or involuntary component of human failure), a chapter is devoted to analysis and discussion related to voluntary (intentional) noncompliance. Written in a direct style, using simple “industry” language with abundant applied examples and practical references, this book’s insights on human failure reduction will improve individual, organizational, and social well-being.

Author : Ann B. Stahl
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2022-11-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781509549887

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Archaeology by Ann B. Stahl Pdf

History lies beneath our feet and in the landscapes around us. In contrast to the history that comes from studying texts, archaeology is the study of history through objects, monuments, and other traces of past lives: history that extends beyond the earliest writings into the deep past, revealing the varied pathways that led to the present, and the challenges – often similar to those we face today – that confronted our ancestors. Ann Stahl argues that archaeology is unique in its focus on the everyday lives of all peoples in all places and times. From ancient temples to humble homes, archaeologists piece together worlds that would otherwise be lost: knowledge that shows us how routine actions have shaped societies, how and why societies have changed in light of environment, politics, and culture – and perhaps what the future holds for our societies too. Using compelling examples from a storied international career, Stahl provides the perfect summary of why archaeology is both a vitally important and enjoyable subject to study.

Author : Rebekah Herrick
Publisher : CQ Press
Page : 533 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2016-01-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781483386843

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Minorities and Representation in American Politics by Rebekah Herrick Pdf

Minorities and Representation in American Politics is the first book of its kind to examine underrepresented minorities with a framework based on four types of representation—descriptive, formalistic, symbolic, and substantive. Through this lens, author Rebekah Herrick looks at race, ethnic, gender, and sexual minorities not in isolation but synthesized within every chapter. This enables readers to better recognize both the similarities and differences of groups’ underrepresentation. Herrick also applies her unique and constructive approach to intergroup cooperation and intersectionality, highlighting the impact that groups can have on one another.

Author : Helen Powell,Jonathan Hardy,Sarah Hawkin,Iain Macrury
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134718924

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The Advertising Handbook by Helen Powell,Jonathan Hardy,Sarah Hawkin,Iain Macrury Pdf

This book unravels the how & why of advertising and places the industry in its social, historical & political context. Focusing on key debates, it explores the competitive practices & discourses which govern the industry & those who work in it.

Author : Christopher Partridge
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 780 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2014-12-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781317596769

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The Occult World by Christopher Partridge Pdf

This volume presents students and scholars with a comprehensive overview of the fascinating world of the occult. It explores the history of Western occultism, from ancient and medieval sources via the Renaissance, right up to the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and contemporary occultism. Written by a distinguished team of contributors, the essays consider key figures, beliefs and practices as well as popular culture.

Author : Dawei Zheng
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 710 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2015-07-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781315752143

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Education Management and Management Science by Dawei Zheng Pdf

This proceedings volume contains selected papers presented at the 2014 International Conference on Education Management and Management Science (ICEMMS 2014), held August 7-8, 2014, in Tianjin, China. The objective of ICEMMS2014 is to provide a platform for researchers, engineers, academicians as well as industrial professionals from all over the wo

Author : Guo Wu
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2022-11-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789811968891

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Archaeological Research on the Societies of Late Prehistoric Xinjiang, Vol 2 by Guo Wu Pdf

This book presents cutting-edge archaeological materials from Xinjiang, from the Bronze Age to the early Iron Age. Through a systematic topological study of major archaeological cemeteries and sites, it establishes chronologies and cultural sequences for three main regions in Xinjiang, namely the circum-Eastern Tianshan region, the circum-Dzungarian Basin region and the circum-Tarim Basin region. It also discusses the origins and local variants of prehistoric archaeological cultures in these regions and the mutual relationships between them and neighboring cultures. By doing so, the book offers a panoramic view of the socio-cultural changes that took place in prehistoric Xinjiang from pastoral-agricultural societies to the mobile nomadic-pastoralist states in the steppe regions and the agricultural states of the oasis, making it a must-read for researchers and general readers who are interested in the archaeology of Xinjiang.

Author : J. Mageo
Publisher : Springer
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2011-11-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780230339712

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Dreaming Culture by J. Mageo Pdf

Dreams seem the most private territory of experience. Yet Dreaming Culture argues they are a space in which we practice, consider, question, and adapt cultural models of the self, gender, sexuality, relationships, and agency. Through an innovative "dream ethnography" from college students in the northwestern U.S., this book contributes to recent research on dreaming and the brain in psychology and continuing research on dreaming and the self in clinical psychology and psychological anthropology. Dreaming Culture uses critical theory to understand power relations embedded in cultural models, a perspective often lacking in cognitive anthropology and in psychological studies of self and mind.