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  1. 1. A CHANGING SCENE: COVID-19 pandemic impacts on lives of travel economy stakeholders in Goa

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Petra Nilsson; [2022-08-24]
    Keywords : Anthropology; Covid-19; Goa; crisis management; travel economies; hippie culture; Antropologi; krishantering; rese-ekonomier; hippiekultur;

    Abstract : This dissertation is based on two months of ethnographic fieldwork in North Goa, India. It concerns impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on travel economy stakeholders, in relation to their perception of their living situations, both present and future. READ MORE

  3. 2. Traditions and Transformation

    University essay from Konstfack/Ädellab

    Author : Sameeksha Mehra; [2019]
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    Abstract : Traditions that shape our identity and beliefs are constantly undergoing transformation through our interactions with new cultures. At the same time, these interactions enhance our awareness of where we come from, and where we truly belong. READ MORE

  4. 3. Modernisation - A Saviour Running Late: Assessing the Validity of Modernisation Theory by Investigating the Effects of Diversity on Growth

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Alexander Fält; Adrian Rydén; [2014]
    Keywords : Modernisation; Diversity; Fractionalisation; Polarisation; Growth;

    Abstract : Modernisation theory is based on the idea that socioeconomic development leads to significant societal changes in culture and behaviour, changing the focus from group identity to individual ability. This paper seeks to investigate the validity of modernisation theory by examining the effects of ethnic, linguistic, and religious diversity on economic growth. READ MORE

  5. 4. Dharavi : Space, time, human condition towards a theory on unplanned settlements

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för planering och mediedesign

    Author : Charlotta Eriksson; [2013]
    Keywords : Unplanned settlement; Dharavi; Human condition; paticipatory planning;

    Abstract : Dharavi, one of the largest unplanned settlements in the world, inhabit over 700 000 people. The illegal settlements dating back to the 18th century are now under threat to be torn down in order to develop highly modern office and apartment spaces. READ MORE

  6. 5. How does culture influence communication in multicultural teams in China and India

    University essay from Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Pongpranod Ongwatana; Gaurav Chordia; [2009]
    Keywords : National culture; Communicationa; Intercultural Communication; Multinational Organizations; Multicultural Team;

    Abstract : With the increasing trend of globalization, the impact of globalization has lead to a fast changing environment the boundaries for business is diminishing day by day so is the movement of people between different countries and cultures. The requirements of multinational organizations like expansion plans in international market has continuingly increased the need to understand the cultural dimensions of different countries to achieve better results. READ MORE