Essays about: "latvia culture"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words latvia culture.

  1. 1. The missing links in Latvia’s hiking system : a case study of the Nature Park Talsu pauguraine in Latvia

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Anna-Sara Reinisch; [2022]
    Keywords : hiking; trails; outdoor recreation; planning; management; Latvia; Talsu pauguraine;

    Abstract : Urban green spaces provide ecosystem services, have a positive influence on human’s mental and physical health, and give room to perform outdoor recreation. Research shows that outdoor recreation not only improves health but also benefits the economy, education, and integration. READ MORE

  3. 2. Historical culture of Soviet mass deportations in contemporary Latvia. How do cultural expressions form historical narrative and use of history?

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Elizabete Marta Purvina; [2020]
    Keywords : Latvia; Soviet deportations; Historical culture; Use of history; Historical consciousness; Cultural memory;

    Abstract : This thesis discusses the Soviet mass deportation historical culture narrative formation and their use of history in contemporary Latvia. Looking to find research answer to question of: How are the Soviet mass deportations of 1941 and 1949 used in, and forms Latvian historical culture, in the novel Five Fingers and the film Chronicles of Melanie? The analysis is done via three connected parts using concepts of use of history, cultural and social memory. READ MORE

  4. 3. Beyond the figures of organisational culture surveys

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Marina Ivolga; Samantha Booth; [2019]
    Keywords : Business and Economics;

    Abstract : An increasing number of organisations are purchasing culture measurement solutions without reflecting on how ‘measurement’ mirrors organisational reality. This is because the dominant perspective of culture measurement caters to managers and claims to deliver absolute readings. READ MORE

  5. 4. Let Our Voices Also Be Heard : Memory Pluralism in Latvian Museums About World War II and the Post-War Period

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Hugo Valentin-centrum

    Author : Georgia Gilbert Gladitz; [2019]
    Keywords : Holocaust Memory; Latvia; Museums;

    Abstract : The decades following the fall of the Soviet Union have seen drastic changes in society and culture within Europe. The desire to create a unified, pan-European historical narrative has been challenged by the expansion of the European Union. READ MORE

  6. 5. Women in Male-Dominated Industry :The Construction Industry : A Study of Women's Disinterest, Professional & Social Barriers, Walkout from Construction Industry.

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Kaniz Roksana; [2018]
    Keywords : Women; Construction industry; Disinterest; Barriers; Job satisfaction; Work-family conflict and Career change;

    Abstract : Problem: Many women experience problems when trying to enter the construction industry and perceive several barriers in professional practice. As a result, day by day women are losing their interest in building their career within this male-dominated industry and diverting towards other professions. READ MORE