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Community Archives, Community Spaces : Heritage, Memory and Identity
This book traces the trajectory of the community archives movement, expanding the definition of community archives to include sites such as historical societies, social movement organisations and community centres.It also explores new definitions of what community archives might encompass, particularly in relation to disciplines outside the archives. Over ten years have passed since the first volume of Community Archives, and inspired by continued research as well as by the formal recognition of community archives in the UK, the community archives movement has become an important area of research, recognition and appreciation by archivists, archival scholars and others worldwide.Increasingly the subject of papers and conferences, community archives are now seen as being in the vanguard of social concerns, markers of community-based activism, a participatory approach exemplifying the on-going evolution of ‘professional’ archival (and heritage) practice and integral to the ability of people to articulate and assert their identity.Community Archives, Community Spaces reflects the latest research and includes practical case studies on the challenges of building and sustaining community archives.This new book will appeal to practitioners, researchers, and academics in the archives and records community as well as to historians and other scholars concerned with community building and social issues.
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Arts, Culture and Community Development
How and why are arts and cultural practices meaningful to communities?Highlighting examples from Lebanon, Latin America, China, Ireland, India, Sri Lanka and beyond, this exciting book explores the relationship between the arts, culture and community development. Academics and practitioners from six continents discuss how diverse communities understand, re-imagine or seek to change personal, cultural, social, economic or political conditions while using the arts as their means and spaces of engagement.Investigating the theory and practice of ‘cultural democracy’, this book explores a range of aesthetic forms including song, music, muralism, theatre, dance, and circus arts.
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Making Heritage Together : Archaeological Ethnography and Community Engagement with a Rural Community
Making Heritage Together presents a case study of public archaeology by focusing on the collaborative creation of knowledge about the past with a rural community in central Crete.It is based on a long-term archaeological ethnography project that engaged this village community in collectively researching, preserving and managing their cultural heritage.This volume presents the theoretical and local contexts for the project, explains the methodology and the project outcomes, and reviews in detail some of the public archaeology actions with the community as examples of collaborative, research-based heritage management.What the authors emphasize in this book is the value of local context in designing and implementing public archaeology projects, and the necessity of establishing methods to understand, collaborate and interact with culturally specific groups and publics.They argue for the implementation of archaeological ethnographic research as a method of creating instances and spaces for collaborative knowledge production.The volume contributes to a greater understanding of how rural communities can be successfully engaged in the management of their own heritage.It will be relevant to archaeologists and other heritage professionals who aim to maximise the inclusivity and impact of small projects with minimal resources and achieve sustainable processes of collaboration with local stakeholders.
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Making Heritage Together : Archaeological Ethnography and Community Engagement with a Rural Community
Making Heritage Together presents a case study of public archaeology by focusing on the collaborative creation of knowledge about the past with a rural community in central Crete.It is based on a long-term archaeological ethnography project that engaged this village community in collectively researching, preserving and managing their cultural heritage.This volume presents the theoretical and local contexts for the project, explains the methodology and the project outcomes, and reviews in detail some of the public archaeology actions with the community as examples of collaborative, research-based heritage management.What the authors emphasize in this book is the value of local context in designing and implementing public archaeology projects, and the necessity of establishing methods to understand, collaborate and interact with culturally specific groups and publics.They argue for the implementation of archaeological ethnographic research as a method of creating instances and spaces for collaborative knowledge production.The volume contributes to a greater understanding of how rural communities can be successfully engaged in the management of their own heritage.It will be relevant to archaeologists and other heritage professionals who aim to maximise the inclusivity and impact of small projects with minimal resources and achieve sustainable processes of collaboration with local stakeholders.
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How can one forget culture and heritage?
One can forget culture and heritage by not actively engaging with it, by being disconnected from one's roots and community, and by prioritizing other aspects of life over preserving and celebrating one's cultural identity. This can happen through assimilation into a different culture, lack of exposure to one's own cultural traditions and practices, and a lack of interest in learning about one's heritage. Additionally, societal pressures and discrimination can also contribute to the erasure of one's culture and heritage.
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Is the LGBTQ community only one level below the furry community?
It is not accurate to categorize the LGBTQ community as being one level below the furry community. The LGBTQ community represents individuals with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities, advocating for equality and acceptance. On the other hand, the furry community consists of individuals who are interested in anthropomorphic animal characters and often participate in activities like creating artwork or dressing up in costumes. Both communities are distinct and should not be compared in terms of hierarchy.
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What are community games?
Community games are games that are organized and played within a specific community or group of people. These games are often informal, inclusive, and focused on bringing people together for fun and social interaction. Community games can range from traditional sports like soccer or basketball to more creative and unique activities like scavenger hunts or talent shows. The main goal of community games is to promote teamwork, communication, and a sense of belonging among participants.
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What is the difference between a household community and a community of need?
A household community refers to a group of people who live together in a shared physical space, such as a family or a group of roommates. On the other hand, a community of need is a group of individuals who come together based on a common need or challenge they are facing, such as a support group for individuals dealing with addiction or a community organization providing assistance to those experiencing homelessness. While a household community is based on shared living arrangements, a community of need is based on shared experiences or circumstances that require support and assistance from others.
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Architecture of Place : Culture, Community & Continuity
In Architecture of Place, John Melvin, one of our most experienced architects and town planners, considers aspects of place-making and many of those ideas that have formed our approach to housing and the city.The architect and historian, Timothy Brittain-Catlin, claims that Melvin’s own work draws inspiration from the buildings he admires, but also from the intellectual world around him.The essays on Ludwig Wittgenstein look at this great 20th century thinker, and find in his philosophy an important guide for our times.The penultimate chapter is on the emerging New Town of Tornagrain.Melvin praises the vision, faith and enterprise that is making possible this investment in the future of Building Beautiful and the creation of social well-being.
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Jungle Culture Community Cookbook • eBook Download
The Jungle Culture community cookbook is a fantastic, free resource for those seeking some inspiration for their newly purchased coconut bowls. It's perfect for those who are transitioning towards a plant-based diet, or for existing vegans and vegetarians looking to explore amazing healthy bowl recipes from our devoted community of fantastic foodies!. Each recipe is easy to create, scrumptious and full of nutritious plant based ingredients.. Download your free copy of our community cookbook today by adding it to your shopping basket!
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Language in Louisiana : Community and Culture
Contributions by Lisa Abney, Patricia Anderson, Albert Camp, Katie Carmichael, Christina Schoux Casey, Nathalie Dajko, Jeffery U.Darensbourg, Dorian Dorado, Connie Eble, Daniel W. Hieber, David Kaufman, Geoffrey Kimball, Thomas A. Klingler, Bertney Langley, Linda Langley, Shane Lief, Tamara Lindner, Judith M.Maxwell, Rafael Orozco, Allison Truitt, Shana Walton, and Robin White. Louisiana is often presented as a bastion of French culture and language in an otherwise English environment.The continued presence of French in south Louisiana and the struggle against the language's demise have given the state an aura of exoticism and at the same time have strained serious focus on that language.Historically, however, the state has always boasted a multicultural, polyglot population.From the scores of indigenous languages used at the time of European contact to the importation of African and European languages during the colonial period to the modern invasion of English and the arrival of new immigrant populations, Louisiana has had and continues to enjoy a rich linguistic palate. Language in Louisiana: Community and Culture brings together for the first time work by scholars and community activists, all experts on the cutting edge of research.In sixteen chapters, the authors present the state of languages and of linguistic research on topics such as indigenous language documentation and revival; variation in, attitudes toward, and educational opportunities in Louisiana's French varieties; current research on rural and urban dialects of English, both in south Louisiana and in the long-neglected northern parishes; and the struggles more recent immigrants face to use their heritage languages and deal with language-based regulations in public venues.This volume will be of value to both scholars and general readers interested in a comprehensive view of Louisiana's linguistic landscape.
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Knowledge in Context : Representations, Community and Culture
In this classic edition of her groundbreaking text Knowledge in Context, Sandra Jovchelovitch revisits her influential work on the societal and cultural processes that shape the development of representational processes in humans. Through a novel analysis of processes of representation, and drawing on dialogues between psychology, sociology and anthropology, Jovchelovitch argues that representation, a social psychological construct relating Self, Other and Object-world, is at the basis of all knowledge.Exploring the dominant assumptions of western conceptions of knowledge and the quest for a unitary reason free from the ‘impurities’ of person, community and culture, Jovchelovitch recasts questions related to historical comparisons between the knowledge of adults and children, ‘civilised’ and ‘primitive’ peoples, scientists and lay communities and examines the ambivalence of classical theorists such as Piaget, Vygotsky, Freud, Durkheim and Lévy-Bruhl in addressing these issues.Featuring a new introductory chapter, the author evaluates the last decade of research since Knowledge in Context first appeared and reassesses the social psychology of the contemporary public sphere, exploring how challenges to the dialogicality of representations reconfigure both community and selfhood in this early 21st century.This book will make essential reading for all those wanting to follow debates on knowledge and representation at the cutting edge of social, cultural and developmental psychology, sociology, anthropology, development and cultural studies.
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What is the difference between a household community and a community of needs?
A household community typically refers to a group of people living together in a shared residence, such as a family or group of roommates. This type of community is based on shared living arrangements and often involves emotional connections and shared responsibilities within the household. On the other hand, a community of needs is a group of individuals who come together based on a common need or interest, such as a support group or advocacy organization. This type of community is focused on addressing specific needs or goals, rather than shared living arrangements.
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Is man a creature of nature or culture, or is culture the nature of man?
Man is a complex being influenced by both nature and culture. While humans are inherently part of the natural world, our behaviors, beliefs, and practices are largely shaped by the societies we live in. Culture can be seen as the nature of man in the sense that it is a fundamental aspect of human existence, shaping our identities and interactions with the world. Ultimately, the relationship between nature and culture is intertwined in shaping the essence of humanity.
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Is man a being of nature or culture, or is culture the nature of man?
Man is a being of both nature and culture. While humans are inherently a part of the natural world, our ability to create and participate in culture sets us apart from other species. Culture shapes our beliefs, behaviors, and interactions with the world, becoming an essential part of our identity. Therefore, culture can be seen as the nature of man, as it influences and defines our existence in profound ways.
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Which hobbies involve being outdoors in nature?
Hobbies that involve being outdoors in nature include hiking, birdwatching, gardening, camping, fishing, and photography. These activities allow individuals to connect with the natural world, breathe in fresh air, and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. Engaging in these hobbies can also provide physical and mental health benefits, such as reducing stress and increasing physical activity.
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