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Tobacco as Cultural Signifier: A Cultural History of Masculinity and Nationality in Habsburg Hungary

open access: yesHungarian Cultural Studies, 2012
Since tobacco smoking acquired important patriotic symbolism in nineteenth century, the history of tobacco sheds light on Hungarian nationalism. Hungarian tobacco growers found the Austrian tobacco tariff policy harmful to their interests, particularly ...
Alexander Maxwell
doaj   +1 more source

Definitions Matter: BIPOC Nonprofits and Racial Disparities in Nonprofit Funding

open access: yesNonprofit Management and Leadership, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) nonprofits have gained increased attention and funding; however, a lack of clear definition and identification persists. This ambiguity hinders our understanding of the BIPOC nonprofits population and racial disparities in nonprofit funding.
Shuyi Deng
wiley   +1 more source

The Feminine Sacred: An Ontosociology of Woman as a Symbol

open access: yesReligions
In contemporary development, feminism is divided into two major trends, that of difference and that of equality. The former tends to rely more on ontology and religious symbolism, and the latter on sociology and political praxis.
Jacinto Choza
doaj   +1 more source

Symbolika leszczyny w polskiej kulturze ludowej. Fragment definicji kognitywnej

open access: yesAdeptus, 2014
The symbolism of hazel in Polish folk culture. A fragment of cognitive definition The article discusses the symbolism of the hazel plant which constitute a segment (one facet) of the cognitive definition of a hazel bush. The symbolism of the hazel is a
Olga Kielak
doaj   +1 more source

Saplings of significance: Nurturing cultural value of new tree plantings through participatory opportunities

open access: yesPeople and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Tree‐planting initiatives are a crucial part of international sustainability and climate action efforts. Yet, many of these initiatives fail to achieve their long‐term sustainability and climate goals. The role of community value is an often‐overlooked factor in promoting the success of new tree plantings.
Claire L. Narraway   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Views from the hill: Deer stalkers' perspectives on land‐use change in the Scottish Highlands

open access: yesPeople and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Land‐use and wildlife management are changing globally as part of efforts to address contemporary environmental challenges. In the Scottish Highlands, the hunting—or ‘stalking’—of deer has entered a period of considerable flux primarily because of national policy changes to mitigate climate change and biodiversity loss.
Callum Leavey‐Wilson   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Tracing change in the public perception of plants: insights from archives and social media in China

open access: yesPLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
As urbanization accelerates, historic gardens serve as vital cultural treasures that offer spiritual and cultural support to the public. This study proposes an innovative approach that merges historical records from the Qing Dynasty with contemporary social media data to explore changes in public perceptions of these gardens.
Dong Xu   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

L’animal symbole

open access: yes, 2019
Religions et mythes antiques ont souvent encouragé une vision fusionnelle entre animal et homme qui semble avoir servi de repoussoir, en tant que symbole du mal ou du diable, aux religions monothéistes : des indices laissés par les vases et les textes grecs jusqu’aux sculptures médiévales en passant par l’Orient, les enquêtes sont toutes complexes et ...
Besseyre, Marianne   +2 more
openaire   +4 more sources

Concrete in architecture: Redefining form, space, function, and insights from bibliometric analysis

open access: yesStructural Concrete, EarlyView.
Abstract Concrete has become a cornerstone in architectural and engineering innovation, as it seamlessly integrates structural performance with artistic expression. Its evolution from ancient opus caementicium to contemporary ultra‐high‐performance concrete illustrates its adaptability to the change in technological, environmental, and design paradigms.
Mouhcine Benaicha   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

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