Essays about: "Centre of Culture"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 117 essays containing the words Centre of Culture.
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1. Reclaiming the Past and the Present: The Presentation and Representation of Ethnic Minorities in Cultural Institutions
University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Cultural institutions such as museums and art galleries are important agents in educating the broader public on matters where current awareness is missing, inadequate or inaccurate. In this study, I focus on one such matter, which is the knowledge regarding ethnic minorities, their history, traditions, and current challenges. READ MORE
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2. The German Imigrants in New Knoxville, Ohio
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historiaAbstract : America is a nation of immigrants and all immigrants brought culture with them. There is not one American culture. Many Ohioans are descended from German ancestors, their German heritage is still present in the cultural and social landscapes. German immigrants came to America in search of farmland and independence. READ MORE
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3. Interacting futures of the Swedish food system
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience CentreAbstract : Food systems are complex social-ecological systems. Currently, they are the source of large-scale health problems and environmental impacts, and there is widespread agreement that transformative change is needed. Scenarios are useful tools for directing such change, as they provide engaging future visions that work well with complex systems. READ MORE
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4. THRIVE - with heritage to sustainability
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljöAbstract : The historic urban area of Lisbon emerged during the Middle Ages and was the origin of the development of a rather small neighbourhood, Mouraria. Not only did it count as the centre of the capital, but because of Lisbon being the metropolis of the Portuguese empire, Mouraria is now home to a diverse group of people, whose culture influences its special characteristics to this day. READ MORE
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5. Dreaming in Colour : Desirable future scenarios for Mombera Kingdom
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience CentreAbstract : Stories about the future are a powerful tool for navigating uncertainty, building agency, and detecting opportunities for transformation. For communities that have weathered colonialism, future visions grounded in local values and knowledge are especially powerful. READ MORE