Author: Andr Carrel
Publisher: Between the Lines
ISBN: 1897071809
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
Based on years of practical experience in small towns, Carrel argues for municipal autonomy—for turning what are now ‘colonies’ of the federal and provincial orders of government into independent, mature, and fully democratic entities. For Carrel, the citizen is the sole legitimate source of political power, and the best tool for citizen empowerment is the controversial tool of the referendum. This is the story of how a small municipality broke the rules of local government. It also recounts the author’s irreverence for the status quo and his ideas on the rebuilding of citizenship at the community level.
Citizens' Hall
Author: Andr Carrel
Publisher: Between the Lines
ISBN: 1897071809
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
Based on years of practical experience in small towns, Carrel argues for municipal autonomy—for turning what are now ‘colonies’ of the federal and provincial orders of government into independent, mature, and fully democratic entities. For Carrel, the citizen is the sole legitimate source of political power, and the best tool for citizen empowerment is the controversial tool of the referendum. This is the story of how a small municipality broke the rules of local government. It also recounts the author’s irreverence for the status quo and his ideas on the rebuilding of citizenship at the community level.
Publisher: Between the Lines
ISBN: 1897071809
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
Based on years of practical experience in small towns, Carrel argues for municipal autonomy—for turning what are now ‘colonies’ of the federal and provincial orders of government into independent, mature, and fully democratic entities. For Carrel, the citizen is the sole legitimate source of political power, and the best tool for citizen empowerment is the controversial tool of the referendum. This is the story of how a small municipality broke the rules of local government. It also recounts the author’s irreverence for the status quo and his ideas on the rebuilding of citizenship at the community level.
City, Street and Citizen
Author: Suzanne Hall
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136310614
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
How can we learn from a multicultural society if we don’t know how to recognise it? The contemporary city is more than ever a space for the intense convergence of diverse individuals who shift in and out of its urban terrains. The city street is perhaps the most prosaic of the city’s public parts, allowing us a view of the very ordinary practices of life and livelihoods. By attending to the expressions of conviviality and contestation, ‘City, Street and Citizen’ offers an alternative notion of ‘multiculturalism’ away from the ideological frame of nation, and away from the moral imperative of community. This book offers to the reader an account of the lived realities of allegiance, participation and belonging from the base of a multi-ethnic street in south London. ‘City, Street and Citizen’ focuses on the question of whether local life is significant for how individuals develop skills to live with urban change and cultural and ethnic diversity. To animate this question, Hall has turned to a city street and its dimensions of regularity and propinquity to explore interactions in the small shop spaces along the Walworth Road. The city street constitutes exchange, and as such it provides us with a useful space to consider the broader social and political significance of contact in the day-to-day life of multicultural cities. Grounded in an ethnographic approach, this book will be of interest to academics and students in the fields of sociology, global urbanisation, migration and ethnicity as well as being relevant to politicians, policy makers, urban designers and architects involved in cultural diversity, public space and street based economies.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136310614
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
How can we learn from a multicultural society if we don’t know how to recognise it? The contemporary city is more than ever a space for the intense convergence of diverse individuals who shift in and out of its urban terrains. The city street is perhaps the most prosaic of the city’s public parts, allowing us a view of the very ordinary practices of life and livelihoods. By attending to the expressions of conviviality and contestation, ‘City, Street and Citizen’ offers an alternative notion of ‘multiculturalism’ away from the ideological frame of nation, and away from the moral imperative of community. This book offers to the reader an account of the lived realities of allegiance, participation and belonging from the base of a multi-ethnic street in south London. ‘City, Street and Citizen’ focuses on the question of whether local life is significant for how individuals develop skills to live with urban change and cultural and ethnic diversity. To animate this question, Hall has turned to a city street and its dimensions of regularity and propinquity to explore interactions in the small shop spaces along the Walworth Road. The city street constitutes exchange, and as such it provides us with a useful space to consider the broader social and political significance of contact in the day-to-day life of multicultural cities. Grounded in an ethnographic approach, this book will be of interest to academics and students in the fields of sociology, global urbanisation, migration and ethnicity as well as being relevant to politicians, policy makers, urban designers and architects involved in cultural diversity, public space and street based economies.
Bodies and Maps
Author: Maryanne Cline Horowitz
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004438033
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 435
Book Description
Since antiquity, artists have visualized the known world through the female (sometimes male) body. In the age of exploration, America was added to figures of Europe, Asia, and Africa who would come to inhabit the borders of geographical visual imagery. In the abundance of personifications in print, painting, ceramics, tapestry, and sculpture, do portrayals vary between hierarchy and global human dignity? Are we witnessing the emergence of ethnography or of racism? Yet, as this volume shows, depictions of bodies as places betray the complexity of human claims and desires. Bodies and Maps: Early Modern Personifications of the Continents opens up questions about early modern politics, travel literature, sexualities, gender, processes of making, and the mobility of forms and motifs. Contributors are: Louise Arizzoli, Elisa Daniele, Hilary Haakenson, Elizabeth Horodowich, Maryanne Cline Horowitz, Ann Rosalind Jones, Paul H. D. Kaplan, Marion Romberg, Mark Rosen, Benjamin Schmidt, Chet Van Duzer, Bronwen Wilson, and Michael Wintle.
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004438033
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 435
Book Description
Since antiquity, artists have visualized the known world through the female (sometimes male) body. In the age of exploration, America was added to figures of Europe, Asia, and Africa who would come to inhabit the borders of geographical visual imagery. In the abundance of personifications in print, painting, ceramics, tapestry, and sculpture, do portrayals vary between hierarchy and global human dignity? Are we witnessing the emergence of ethnography or of racism? Yet, as this volume shows, depictions of bodies as places betray the complexity of human claims and desires. Bodies and Maps: Early Modern Personifications of the Continents opens up questions about early modern politics, travel literature, sexualities, gender, processes of making, and the mobility of forms and motifs. Contributors are: Louise Arizzoli, Elisa Daniele, Hilary Haakenson, Elizabeth Horodowich, Maryanne Cline Horowitz, Ann Rosalind Jones, Paul H. D. Kaplan, Marion Romberg, Mark Rosen, Benjamin Schmidt, Chet Van Duzer, Bronwen Wilson, and Michael Wintle.
DK The Netherlands
Author: DK Travel
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593845099
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 664
Book Description
Whether you want to immerse yourself in the timeless art of the Dutch Masters, cycle through fields of tulips in Keukenhof, or cruise the canals in cozy Utrecht, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that the Netherlands has to offer. The Netherlands offers a breathtaking network of canals alongside a striking background of historic city skylines. It takes only two and a half hours to drive across the country, and with its excellent train systems, exploring the magnificent, rugged heathlands and picturesque cities has never been easier. Our updated guide brings the Netherlands to life, transporting you there as no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations that place you inside the Netherlands' iconic buildings and neighborhoods. You'll discover: -Our pick of the Netherlands' must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems -The best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay -Detailed maps and walks that make navigating the country easy -Easy-to-follow itineraries -Expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe -Color-coded chapters to every part of the Netherlands, from Amsterdam to Utrecht, Zeeland to Groningen -A lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go Want the best of Amsterdam in your pocket? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 Amsterdam
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593845099
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 664
Book Description
Whether you want to immerse yourself in the timeless art of the Dutch Masters, cycle through fields of tulips in Keukenhof, or cruise the canals in cozy Utrecht, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that the Netherlands has to offer. The Netherlands offers a breathtaking network of canals alongside a striking background of historic city skylines. It takes only two and a half hours to drive across the country, and with its excellent train systems, exploring the magnificent, rugged heathlands and picturesque cities has never been easier. Our updated guide brings the Netherlands to life, transporting you there as no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations that place you inside the Netherlands' iconic buildings and neighborhoods. You'll discover: -Our pick of the Netherlands' must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems -The best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay -Detailed maps and walks that make navigating the country easy -Easy-to-follow itineraries -Expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe -Color-coded chapters to every part of the Netherlands, from Amsterdam to Utrecht, Zeeland to Groningen -A lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go Want the best of Amsterdam in your pocket? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 Amsterdam
Lonely Planet Seoul
Author: Thomas O'Malley
Publisher: Lonely Planet
ISBN: 1838696555
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Lonely Planets Seoul is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Wander the labyrinthine streets of Bukchon Hanok Village, hike alongside Seouls original city walls, and sample myriad street eats into the night at Gwangjang Market; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Seoul and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planets Seoul Travel Guide: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020s COVID-19 outbreak Top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of Seouls best experiences and where to have them What's new feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel NEW Accommodation feature gathers all the information you need to plan your accommodation NEW Where to Stay in Seoul map is your at-a-glance guide to accommodation options in each neighbourhood Improved planning tools for family travellers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Over 13 maps Covers Gwanghwamun, Jong-gu, Myeong-dung, Jung-gu, Itaewon, Yongsan-gu, Gangnam and Dongdaemun The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planets Seoul, our most comprehensive guide to Seoul, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. Looking for just the highlights? Check out Pocket Seoul, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)
Publisher: Lonely Planet
ISBN: 1838696555
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Lonely Planets Seoul is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Wander the labyrinthine streets of Bukchon Hanok Village, hike alongside Seouls original city walls, and sample myriad street eats into the night at Gwangjang Market; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Seoul and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planets Seoul Travel Guide: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020s COVID-19 outbreak Top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of Seouls best experiences and where to have them What's new feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel NEW Accommodation feature gathers all the information you need to plan your accommodation NEW Where to Stay in Seoul map is your at-a-glance guide to accommodation options in each neighbourhood Improved planning tools for family travellers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Over 13 maps Covers Gwanghwamun, Jong-gu, Myeong-dung, Jung-gu, Itaewon, Yongsan-gu, Gangnam and Dongdaemun The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planets Seoul, our most comprehensive guide to Seoul, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. Looking for just the highlights? Check out Pocket Seoul, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)
The Sublime in the Visual Culture of the Seventeenth-Century Dutch Republic
Author: Stijn Bussels
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1003803490
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Contrary to what Kant believed about the Dutch (and their visual culture) as “being of an orderly and diligent position” and thus having no feeling for the sublime, this book argues that the sublime played an important role in seventeenth-century Dutch visual culture. By looking at different visualizations of exceptional heights, divine presence, political grandeur, extreme violence, and extraordinary artifacts, the authors demonstrate how viewers were confronted with the sublime, which evoked in them a combination of contrasting feelings of awe and fear, attraction and repulsion. In studying seventeenth-century Dutch visual culture through the lens of notions of the sublime, we can move beyond the traditional and still widespread views on Dutch art as the ultimate representation of everyday life and the expression of a prosperous society in terms of calmness, neatness, and order. The book will be of interest to scholars working in art history, visual culture, architectural history, and cultural history.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1003803490
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Contrary to what Kant believed about the Dutch (and their visual culture) as “being of an orderly and diligent position” and thus having no feeling for the sublime, this book argues that the sublime played an important role in seventeenth-century Dutch visual culture. By looking at different visualizations of exceptional heights, divine presence, political grandeur, extreme violence, and extraordinary artifacts, the authors demonstrate how viewers were confronted with the sublime, which evoked in them a combination of contrasting feelings of awe and fear, attraction and repulsion. In studying seventeenth-century Dutch visual culture through the lens of notions of the sublime, we can move beyond the traditional and still widespread views on Dutch art as the ultimate representation of everyday life and the expression of a prosperous society in terms of calmness, neatness, and order. The book will be of interest to scholars working in art history, visual culture, architectural history, and cultural history.
Key Buildings from Prehistory to the Present
Author: Andrew Ballantyne
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
ISBN: 1780673647
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 785
Book Description
The latest in this successful series, this book features around 150 of the most important buildings in the history of world architecture – from the pyramids and Parthenon to some of the most significant works by recent architects. The buildings are organized by type – from places of worship and public buildings to houses – and are divided into nine chapters, each with an informative introduction that surveys the history of that type. For each building there are numerous, accurate scale drawings showing a combination of floor plans, elevations and sections as appropriate, all specially redrawn for this book. The quality and number of the line drawings, together with the authoritative text by a renowned architectural historian, allow all the buildings to be understood in detail and make this an invaluable resource for students.
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
ISBN: 1780673647
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 785
Book Description
The latest in this successful series, this book features around 150 of the most important buildings in the history of world architecture – from the pyramids and Parthenon to some of the most significant works by recent architects. The buildings are organized by type – from places of worship and public buildings to houses – and are divided into nine chapters, each with an informative introduction that surveys the history of that type. For each building there are numerous, accurate scale drawings showing a combination of floor plans, elevations and sections as appropriate, all specially redrawn for this book. The quality and number of the line drawings, together with the authoritative text by a renowned architectural historian, allow all the buildings to be understood in detail and make this an invaluable resource for students.
Journal of the House of Representatives
Author: Texas. Legislature. House
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 2150
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 2150
Book Description
Within and Beyond Citizenship
Author: Roberto G. Gonzales
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1351977474
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
Within and Beyond Citizenship brings together cutting-edge research in sociology and social anthropology on the relationship between legal status, rights and belonging in contemporary societies of immigration, to offer a daring new perspective on these questions. It offers new insights into the ways in which political membership is experienced, spatially and bureaucratically constructed, and actively negotiated and contested in the everyday lives of citizens and non-citizens.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1351977474
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
Within and Beyond Citizenship brings together cutting-edge research in sociology and social anthropology on the relationship between legal status, rights and belonging in contemporary societies of immigration, to offer a daring new perspective on these questions. It offers new insights into the ways in which political membership is experienced, spatially and bureaucratically constructed, and actively negotiated and contested in the everyday lives of citizens and non-citizens.
Race, Ethnicity and Migration in Modern Japan: Indigenous and colonial others
Author: Michael Weiner
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 9780415208567
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 9780415208567
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description