Essays about: "latour"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 36 essays containing the word latour.

  1. 1. Can Theological Semiotics Reconcile Nature and Culture? Nathan Lyons’ Semiotic Imaginary in Dialogue with Christology

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för litteratur, idéhistoria och religion

    Author : Elias Kjörk; [2024-02-02]
    Keywords : Natur; Rowan Williams; Kristologi; Kultur; Nathan Lyons; Bruno Latour; Semiotik;

    Abstract : Abstract The philosopher of science Bruno Latour believes modernity is premised on the division of nature and culture into distinct spheres. In response to the problems this division poses, he has suggested a theoretical imaginary that promotes technological “hybrids” as a bridge between them. READ MORE

  3. 2. Comfort through Clothing: North American women’s relationship with clothing through the lens of culture.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för etnologi

    Author : Kara Tullman; [2023]
    Keywords : comfort; clothing; material culture; habitus; cultural capital; North American women; female consumers; Bourdieu; market research; emotions.; Cultural Sciences;

    Abstract : Through ethnographic analysis, this thesis investigates the ways in which North American women seek and experience different modes of comfort through their clothing. The material is drawn from a market research study that employs qualitative methods with a spectrum of women across the United States and Canada. READ MORE

  4. 3. Stuck in translation: Why public agencies seldom succeed implementing performance budgeting : A case study on output controls of the Swedish Armed Forces

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Andreas Egevad; [2023]
    Keywords : management accounting; public sector agencies; performance budgeting; efficiency; multiple institutional logics; sociology of translation; trust;

    Abstract : Despite its benefits, output controls are less prevalent than its counterpart input controls in public sector agencies. Performance budgeting aligns the input of resources with the output of products and services systematically, enabling assessment of the efficiency and effectiveness of organizational activities. READ MORE

  5. 4. Unveiling a Material Agent: An Anthropological study on how backpacks shape backpackers’ journeys and identities

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialantropologi

    Author : Izaak Ramkali; [2023]
    Keywords : Anthropology; Backpacking; Backpacks; Identity Formation; Material Agency; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This paper aims to contribute to wider discussions within the discipline of anthropology regarding the social and material significance of backpackers’ backpacks. Mainly, this paper examines how backpacks help construct backpacking identity and shape backpackers’ journeys and experiences. READ MORE

  6. 5. Negotiating Knowledge on Wikipedia : A mixed method study on the participation and engagement towards Wikipedia among Swedish scholars' through a cultural approach

    University essay from Karlstads universitet

    Author : Jonathan Arvidsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Wikipedia; Swedish scholars; cultural heritage; participation; knowledge production; Wikipedia; svenska forskare; kulturellt arv; deltagande; kunskapsproduktion;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to identify certain experiences among Swedish scholars towards their use of Wikipedia. The goal was to create a deeper understanding of how audiences with academic professions experience Wikipedia as a place to share knowledge with other individuals. READ MORE