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Television : Technology and Cultural Form
Television: Technology and Cultural Form was first published in 1974, long before the dawn of multi-channel TV, or the reality and celebrity shows that now pack the schedules.Yet Williams' analysis of television's history, its institutions, programmes and practices, and its future prospects, remains remarkably prescient.Williams stresses the importance of technology in shaping the cultural form of television, while always resisting the determinism of McLuhan's dictum that 'the medium is the message'.If the medium really is the message, Williams asks, what is left for us to do or say?Williams argues that, on the contrary, we as viewers have the power to disturb, disrupt and to distract the otherwise cold logic of history and technology - not just because television is part of the fabric of our daily lives, but because new technologies continue to offer opportunities, momentarily outside the sway of transnational corporations or the grasp of media moguls, for new forms of self and political expression.
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Innovation in the Cultural and Creative Industries
Technological innovations, sociological and consumer trends, and growing internationalization are transforming the cultural and creative industries (CCIs).These changes present new challenges for CCIs that require original and inventive answers. Innovation in the Cultural and Creative Industries analyzes the powerful strategies put in place by CCI organizations such as Nintendo, the Lascaux Cave and Daft Punk.The case studies presented in this book cover video games, books, music, museums, fashion, film and architecture.Each chapter is organized around five key points: a theoretical framework that focuses on a specific concept, a description of the methodological mechanism mobilized, a presentation of the industry concerned, the analysis of the innovative strategy and a recap of the lessons and best practices demonstrated by the case.
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Cognitive Gadgets : The Cultural Evolution of Thinking
“This is an important book and likely the most thoughtful of the year in the social sciences… Highly recommended, it is likely to prove one of the most thought-provoking books of the year.”—Tyler Cowen, Marginal RevolutionHow did human minds become so different from those of other animals?What accounts for our capacity to understand the way the physical world works, to think ourselves into the minds of others, to gossip, read, tell stories about the past, and imagine the future?These questions are not new: they have been debated by philosophers, psychologists, anthropologists, evolutionists, and neurobiologists over the course of centuries.One explanation widely accepted today is that humans have special cognitive instincts.Unlike other living animal species, we are born with complicated mechanisms for reasoning about causation, reading the minds of others, copying behaviors, and using language. Cecilia Heyes agrees that adult humans have impressive pieces of cognitive equipment.In her framing, however, these cognitive gadgets are not instincts programmed in the genes but are constructed in the course of childhood through social interaction.Cognitive gadgets are products of cultural evolution, rather than genetic evolution.At birth, the minds of human babies are only subtly different from the minds of newborn chimpanzees.We are friendlier, our attention is drawn to different things, and we have a capacity to learn and remember that outstrips the abilities of newborn chimpanzees.Yet when these subtle differences are exposed to culture-soaked human environments, they have enormous effects.They enable us to upload distinctively human ways of thinking from the social world around us. As Cognitive Gadgets makes clear, from birth our malleable human minds can learn through culture not only what to think but how to think it.
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Cultural Proximity and Organization : Managing Diversity and Innovation
Cultural proximity consists in shared language, codes ,and norms of communication and exchange between actors.It is generally considered important for organizations, enhancing communication and facilitation interaction between actors.In such situation, diversity is often seen as a source of richness and originality.However, high levels of proximity might create some risk, leading to lock-in and inertia, with a negative impact on the innovativeness of the organization. While the role of cultural proximity is subject to much debate within organizations studies, a comprehensive understanding of cultural proximity remains elusive.This book explores the organizational implications of the concept of cultural proximity, delving into the managerial challenges posed by diversities and similarities in culture within a business environment using different levels of analysis.The key messages of the present book, grounded on original empirical evidence, can be summarized as follows: cultural proximity is a key factor for managing innovation in present times; innovation requires a deliberate orchestration of the dichotomy between cultural proximity/cultural diversity; there are specific circumstances where proximity can be beneficial for managers and entrepreneurs. The book will be of value to researchers, academics, managers, and students in the fields of management science, human resource management, innovation studies, and organizational studies.
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Cultural apple lower classifications
Cultural apple lower classifications refer to the categorization of apple varieties based on their cultural characteristics, such as flavor, texture, and intended use. These classifications help consumers and growers differentiate between different types of apples and choose the ones that best suit their preferences or needs. Some common cultural apple lower classifications include dessert apples, cooking apples, cider apples, and dual-purpose apples, each with distinct qualities that make them suitable for specific culinary purposes.
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Is batik cultural appropriation?
Batik is a traditional Indonesian textile art form that holds significant cultural and historical value. When individuals from outside of the Indonesian culture appropriate batik without understanding or respecting its cultural significance, it can be considered cultural appropriation. However, if people from other cultures engage with batik in a respectful and informed manner, such as by learning about its history and supporting the artisans who create it, it can be a form of cultural appreciation rather than appropriation. It is important to approach the use of batik with sensitivity and respect for its origins.
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What is cultural heterogeneity?
Cultural heterogeneity refers to the presence of diverse cultural elements within a society or community. This diversity can manifest in various ways, such as through differences in language, religion, customs, traditions, and values. Cultural heterogeneity can result from historical migration patterns, globalization, and the coexistence of multiple ethnic or racial groups within a given area. Embracing and understanding cultural heterogeneity can lead to a more inclusive and enriched society, as it allows for the exchange of ideas and perspectives from different cultural backgrounds.
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Is this cultural appropriation?
Without knowing the specific context or details of the situation, it is difficult to definitively say whether something is cultural appropriation. Cultural appropriation occurs when elements of a marginalized culture are adopted by members of a dominant culture without proper understanding or respect for the original culture. It is important to consider the power dynamics at play, the intentions behind the actions, and whether permission or credit was given to the original culture.
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Cultural Proximity and Organization : Managing Diversity and Innovation
Cultural proximity consists in shared language, codes ,and norms of communication and exchange between actors.It is generally considered important for organizations, enhancing communication and facilitation interaction between actors.In such situation, diversity is often seen as a source of richness and originality.However, high levels of proximity might create some risk, leading to lock-in and inertia, with a negative impact on the innovativeness of the organization. While the role of cultural proximity is subject to much debate within organizations studies, a comprehensive understanding of cultural proximity remains elusive.This book explores the organizational implications of the concept of cultural proximity, delving into the managerial challenges posed by diversities and similarities in culture within a business environment using different levels of analysis.The key messages of the present book, grounded on original empirical evidence, can be summarized as follows: cultural proximity is a key factor for managing innovation in present times; innovation requires a deliberate orchestration of the dichotomy between cultural proximity/cultural diversity; there are specific circumstances where proximity can be beneficial for managers and entrepreneurs. The book will be of value to researchers, academics, managers, and students in the fields of management science, human resource management, innovation studies, and organizational studies.
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Managing Cultural Festivals : Tradition and Innovation in Europe
This book aims at renewing the attention on a niche field, Cultural Festivals, so important for valorizing cultural traditions and local heritage visibility as well as social well-being.Following the disruptive consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, this fragile sector deserves more attention from public authorities and stakeholders at national and European levels with a suitable and dedicated plan of recovery and valorization.This book provides a comparative analysis of Cultural Festivals in Europe, taking insights from an international range of high-level scholarly contributors.Individual chapters highlight and analyse challenges around the organisation, management and economics of Cultural Festivals.As a whole, the book provides a comprehensive overview of scholarly research in this area, setting the scene for the future research agenda.Matters related to educational programs and new audience development, as well as challenges related to digitalization, are also included. The book employs a tradition versus innovation lens to help readers account for the consequences of the digital revolution, new audience development and an educational agenda.The result is a book which will be valuable reading for researchers, academics and students in the fields of event and cultural management and beyond. Chapters 4 and 9 of this book are available for free in PDF format as Open Access from the individual product page at www.routledge.com.They have been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.
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Decolonising the Digital : Technology as Cultural Practice
Decolonising the Digital: Technology as Cultural Practice is a collection of critical essays, showcases, and interviews by Australian experimental artists, and diverse digital media theorists.The book benefits from being composed in the context of the world's oldest living peoples, Australian Aboriginal peoples, with the longest continuum of cultural practice and technologies.It offers a set of exemplary media practices from Australian artist-researchers actively creating new aesthetics and storytelling methods through innovative use of emerging digital technologies.With relevance to artists, researchers, and the wider public, it provokes critical thinking around 'technology as cultural practice', and offers tangible case-studies of experimental media practices from a range of art practitioners in diverse cultural contexts.Equal parts provocation, inspiration, and user guide to thinking about and working with emerging digital technologies in a critical way.
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Journalism, Technology and Cultural Practice : A History
Taking a contextual and historical approach, Journalism, Technology and Cultural Practice provides an accessible introduction to the various stages of journalism’s adoption and exploitation of technology from print to digital. This foundational text explains the cultural norms and practices that have developed within journalism, why the industry has evolved in the way it has, and what this may mean for the direction of journalistic practices in the future.Readers will examine key technological developments from printing, through radio and television, to contemporary digital developments, whilst also tracing the major cultural shifts empowered by these changes over time.Conboy additionally highlights how journalists have been actors in these processes and have had a central role in defining the culture of their practice. Journalism, Technology and Cultural Practice is a valuable resource for students of Journalism/Media History and Journalism/Media and Society.
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What is cultural appropriation?
Cultural appropriation is when elements of a minority culture are adopted by members of a dominant culture without understanding or respecting the significance or history behind those elements. This can include the use of traditional clothing, symbols, rituals, or music in a superficial or disrespectful way. Cultural appropriation can perpetuate stereotypes, erase the original meaning of cultural practices, and contribute to the marginalization of the minority culture. It is important to be mindful of the cultural significance of practices and symbols when engaging with them.
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What are cultural achievements?
Cultural achievements are accomplishments or creations that reflect the values, beliefs, and practices of a particular society or group of people. These achievements can include works of art, literature, music, architecture, and other forms of expression that contribute to the cultural identity and heritage of a community. Cultural achievements often serve as a means of preserving and sharing traditions, history, and knowledge across generations, helping to shape and define a society's cultural legacy.
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Is cultural appropriation discriminatory?
Cultural appropriation can be discriminatory when it involves taking elements of a marginalized culture without understanding or respecting their significance, and using them in a way that disrespects or misrepresents the original culture. This can perpetuate harmful stereotypes and contribute to the marginalization of the culture being appropriated. It is important to be mindful of the power dynamics at play and to approach cultural exchange with respect and understanding.
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What are cultural misunderstandings?
Cultural misunderstandings occur when people from different cultural backgrounds interpret or perceive things differently, leading to confusion or conflict. These misunderstandings can arise from differences in language, customs, values, and social norms. They can occur in various contexts, such as communication, behavior, and decision-making, and can impact relationships and interactions between individuals or groups from different cultures. It is important to be aware of and sensitive to cultural differences in order to avoid misunderstandings and promote effective cross-cultural communication.
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