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Understanding Eritrea : Inside Africa's Most Repressive State
The most secretive, repressive state in Africa is haemorrhaging its citizens.In some months as many Eritreans as Syrians arrive on European shores, yet the country is not convulsed by civil war.Young men and women risk all to escape. Many do not survive - their bones littering the Sahara; their bodies floating in the Mediterranean.Still they flee, to avoid permanent military service and a future without hope.As the United Nations reported: "Thousands of conscripts are subjected to forced labour that effectively abuses, exploits and enslaves them for years." Eritreans fought for their freedom from Ethiopia for thirty years, only to have their revered leader turn on his own people.Independent since 1993, the country has no constitution and no parliament.No budget has ever been published. Elections have never been held and opponents languish in jail.International organisations find it next to impossible to work in the country.Nor is it just a domestic issue. By supporting armed insurrection in neighbouring states it has destabilised the Horn of Africa.Eritrea is involved in the Yemeni civil war, while the regime backs rebel movements in Somalia, Ethiopia and Djibouti.This book tells the untold story of how this tiny nation became a world pariah.
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Doing Research as a Native : A Guide for Fieldwork in Illiberal and Repressive States
Numerous publications have examined the challenges faced by non-native (often Western) academics conducting research in repressive countries.However, discussions of the unique security risks experienced by native scholars seem to be largely absent.While native academics face many of the challenges highlighted in existing publications, such as data security, access to informants, and personal safety, they also face additional risks and distinct obstacles, including weight of local identity markers, governmental pressure on family, legal threats from local authorities, and exploitation by non-native colleagues. Doing Research as a Native addresses this critical gap in the literature through fieldwork accounts from 19 social science and humanities researchers who conducted fieldwork in their 15 repressive and/or illiberal home countries and faced challenges directly related to their position as native scholars.The book identifies the risks and obstacles faced by these scholars and also provides practical guidance for the preparation and carrying out of fieldwork, including methodological suggestions and coping strategies.
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Digital Cultural Heritage
This book provides an overview of various application spheres and supports further innovations needed in information management and in the processes of knowledge generation.The professions, organizations and scientific associations involved are unusually challenged by the complexity of the data situation.Cartography has always been the central field of application for georeferencing digital cultural heritage (DCH) objects.It is particularly important in enabling spatial relation analysis between any number of DCH objects or of their granular details.In addition to the pure geometric aspects, the cognitive relations that lead to knowledge representation and derivation of innovative use processes are also of increasing importance.Further, there is a societal demand for spatial reference and analytics (e.g. the extensive use of cognitive concepts of "map" and "atlas" for a variety of social topics in the media).There is a huge geometrical-logical-cognitive potential for complex, multimedia, digital-cultural-heritage databases and stakeholders expect handling, transmission and processing operations with guaranteed long-term availability for all other stakeholders.In the future, whole areas of digital multimedia databases will need to be processed to further our understanding of historical and cultural contexts.This is an important concern for the information society and presents significant challenges for cartography in all these domains. This book collects innovative technical and scientific work on the entire process of object digitization, including detail extraction, archiving and interoperability of multimedia DCH data.
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The Cultural Heritage of Meghalaya
The state of Meghalaya, formed on 21 January 1972, is a state of fascinating socio-cultural significance.Its heritage can be traced from the prehistoric times of Stone Age upto the present.Though comprising mainly of the matrilineal Khasi, Garo, and Jaintia tribes – the state also houses many other lesser known communities such as the Hajong, Sakachep, Biate, Koch, Dalu, Margnar and the Nepali.All these communities find voice in this volume. The Cultural Heritage of Meghalaya looks at the state of Meghalaya exhaustively from the perspective of heritage documentation and maintenance.
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Why are religions sexually repressive?
Religions can be sexually repressive due to their focus on moral codes and teachings that emphasize self-control, modesty, and the sanctity of marriage. These beliefs often lead to restrictions on sexual behavior outside of marriage, as well as prohibitions on practices such as premarital sex, adultery, and homosexuality. Additionally, some religions view sexuality as a powerful force that needs to be regulated in order to maintain social order and uphold traditional values. Overall, the emphasis on sexual restraint in religions is rooted in their efforts to promote spiritual purity, family values, and adherence to religious teachings.
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What is a cultural heritage?
Cultural heritage refers to the traditions, customs, beliefs, and artifacts that are passed down from generation to generation within a society. It encompasses the tangible and intangible aspects of a culture, including historical sites, monuments, art, music, language, and rituals. Cultural heritage plays a crucial role in shaping a community's identity and preserving its unique heritage for future generations. It is an important part of a society's history and contributes to its sense of belonging and continuity.
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Is the Drachenschanze a German cultural heritage site?
Yes, the Drachenschanze is considered a German cultural heritage site. It is a historic site in the Harz Mountains that has been preserved and protected due to its cultural significance. The Drachenschanze is a medieval fortification that played a role in the region's history, making it an important part of Germany's cultural heritage. Its historical and architectural significance has led to its recognition as a cultural heritage site in Germany.
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Is Drachenlord and the Drachengame considered German cultural heritage?
Drachenlord and the Drachengame are not officially recognized as German cultural heritage. While they may have gained a following and become a notable part of internet culture in Germany, they do not hold the same status as traditional cultural elements such as literature, music, or art that are typically associated with being part of a country's cultural heritage. Additionally, the controversial nature of Drachenlord and the Drachengame may make it less likely to be officially recognized as cultural heritage.
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Analytical Chemistry for Cultural Heritage
The series Topics in Current Chemistry Collections presents critical reviews from the journal Topics in Current Chemistry organized in topical volumes.The scope of coverage is all areas of chemical science including the interfaces with related disciplines such as biology, medicine and materials science.The goal of each thematic volume is to give the non-specialist reader, whether in academia or industry, a comprehensive insight into an area where new research is emerging which is of interest to a larger scientific audience.Each review within the volume critically surveys one aspect of that topic and places it within the context of the volume as a whole.The most significant developments of the last 5 to 10 years are presented using selected examples to illustrate the principles discussed.The coverage is not intended to be an exhaustive summary of the field or include large quantities of data, but should rather be conceptual, concentrating on the methodological thinking that will allow the non-specialist reader to understand the information presented.Contributions also offer an outlook on potential future developments in the field.
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Cultural Heritage and Mass Atrocities
A pathbreaking call to halt the intertwined crises of cultural heritage attacks and mass atrocities and mobilize international efforts to protect people and cultures. Intentional destruction of cultural heritage has a long history.Contemporary examples include the Bamiyan Buddhas in Afghanistan, mosques in Xinjiang, mausoleums in Timbuktu, and Greco-Roman remains in Syria.Cultural heritage destruction invariably accompanies assaults on civilians, making heritage attacks impossible to disentangle from the mass atrocities of genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and ethnic cleansing.Both seek to eliminate people and the heritage with which they identify.Cultural Heritage and Mass Atrocities assembles essays by thirty-eight experts from the heritage, social science, humanitarian, legal, and military communities.Focusing on immovable cultural heritage vulnerable to attack, the volume's guiding framework is the Responsibility to Protect (R2P), a United Nations resolution adopted unanimously in 2005 to permit international intervention against crimes of war or genocide.Based on the three pillars of prevent, react, and rebuild, R2P offers today's policymakers a set of existing laws and international norms that can and--as this book argues--must be extended to the protection of cultural heritage.Contributions consider the global value of cultural heritage and document recent attacks on people and sites in China, Guatemala, Iraq, Mali, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, Syria, and Yemen.Comprehensive sections on vulnerable populations as well as the role of international law and the military offer readers critical insights and point toward research, policy, and action agendas to protect both people and cultural heritage.A concise abstract of each chapter is offered online in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish to facilitate robust, global dissemination of the strategies and tactics offered in this pathbreaking call to action. The free online edition of this publication is available at getty.edu/publications/cultural-heritage-mass-atrocities.Also available are free PDF, EPUB, and Kindle/MOBI downloads of the book.
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Cultural Heritage and the Future
Cultural Heritage and the Future brings together an international group of scholars and experts to consider the relationship between cultural heritage and the future. Drawing on case studies from around the world, the contributing authors insist that cultural heritage and the future are intimately linked and that the development of futures thinking should be a priority for academics, students and those working in the wider professional heritage sector.Until recently, the future has never attracted substantial research and debate within heritage studies and heritage management, and this book addresses this gap by offering a balance of theoretical and empirical content that will stimulate multidisciplinary debate in the burgeoning field of critical heritage studies. Cultural Heritage and the Future questions the role of heritage in future making and will be of great relevance to academics and students working in the fields of museum and heritage studies, archaeology, anthropology, architecture, conservation studies, sociology, history and geography.Those working in the heritage professions will also find much to interest them within the pages of this book.
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Cultural Disjunctions : Post-Traditional Jewish Identities
The identity of contemporary Jews is multifaceted, no longer necessarily defined by an observance of the Torah and God’s commandments.Indeed, the Jews of modernity are no longer exclusively Jewish.They are affiliated with a host of complementary and sometimes clashing communities—vocational, professional, political, and cultural—whose interests may not coincide with that of the community of their birth and inherited culture.In Cultural Disjunctions, Paul Mendes-Flohr explores the possibility of a spiritually and intellectually engaged cosmopolitan Jewish identity for our time.Reflecting on the need to participate in the spiritual life of Judaism so that it enables multiple relations beyond its borders and allows one to balance Jewish commitment with a genuine obligation to the universal, Mendes-Flohr lays out what this delicate balance can look like for contemporary Jews, both in Israel and in diasporic communities worldwide.Cultural Disjunctions walks us through the labyrinth of twentieth-century Jewish cultural identities and commitments.Ultimately, Mendes-Flohr calls for Jews to remain “discontent,” not just with themselves but also and especially with the reigning social and political order, and to fight for its betterment.
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Is the Drachenlord and the Drachengame German cultural heritage?
The Drachenlord and the Drachengame are not considered German cultural heritage in the traditional sense. They are more of a modern internet phenomenon that has gained popularity in certain online communities. While they may have a following and be part of contemporary German internet culture, they do not hold the same historical or cultural significance as traditional German heritage sites or practices.
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What does cultural appropriation of Bavarian traditional clothing look like?
Cultural appropriation of Bavarian traditional clothing can look like non-Bavarian individuals wearing traditional Bavarian garments, such as dirndls and lederhosen, without understanding or respecting the cultural significance behind these items. It can also involve using these traditional clothing items in a disrespectful or caricatured manner, such as wearing them as costumes for entertainment purposes without understanding their historical and cultural significance. Additionally, cultural appropriation of Bavarian traditional clothing can occur when these garments are mass-produced and sold without proper acknowledgment or compensation to the Bavarian communities from which they originate.
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What does handcrafted mean?
Handcrafted refers to items that are made by hand, often by skilled artisans or craftspeople. These items are typically created with attention to detail, care, and craftsmanship, resulting in unique and high-quality products. Handcrafted items often showcase the individuality and creativity of the maker, and can be valued for their authenticity and personal touch.
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Why is Currywurst considered a German cultural heritage, even though curry comes from India?
Currywurst is considered a German cultural heritage because it was invented in Germany and has become a beloved and iconic dish in the country. The combination of curry and sausage was created in Berlin in 1949 by Herta Heuwer, and it quickly gained popularity throughout Germany. While curry is indeed a spice that originated in India, the unique blend of curry sauce and sausage in Currywurst reflects the culinary fusion and adaptation that occurs when different cultures interact. As a result, Currywurst has become a symbol of German culinary tradition and cultural identity.
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