NEO-LUDDISM AS AN ANALYTICAL CATEGORY. AN ATTEMPT OF CONCEPTUALIZATION

Maciej D. KRYSZCZUK

In Search of New Approaches and Interpretations

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-2 (96-97) 2018,  Publication date: 6 June 2018

Abstract The paper proposes a typology of neo-luddism, examines its relevance for studying contemporary labour relations and catalogues selected empirical manifestations of neo-luddist behaviour and attitudes. It is by necessity interdisciplinary, as the phenomenon touches upon the field of sociology of labour [...] Read more.

ON THE CONTEMPORARY CONDITIONOF THE CONCEPT OF ENLIGHTENMENT

Wojciech KOZYRA

In Search of New Approaches and Interpretations

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-2 (96-97) 2018,  Publication date: 6 June 2018

Abstract In the article I attempt to defend the concept of enlightenment understood as an unequivocally moral concept. Such defense is needed because in the recent debates the idea of enlightenment has rather been associated with progress conceived not in moral, but in scientific and technological terms instead [...] Read more.

POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE ASPECTS OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES USE IN HEALTH CARE

Ewa M. KWIATKOWSKA, Małgorzata SKÓRZEWSKA-AMBERG

Techno-Societal Changes in a Practice of Life

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-2 (96-97) 2018,  Publication date: 5 June 2018

Abstract With the development of modern technologies, it is only natural to try to use them in order to improve the health care services. E-health can contribute i.a. to reduce the cost of health care, to increase the effect of treatment, to reduce the amount of medical errors and consequently to achieve more [...] Read more.

PROCRASTINATION AND ACADEMIC DISHONESTY AS CONTEMPORARY FORMS OF SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION

Antoni WONTORCZYK, Anna ENGLERT-BATOR

Techno-Societal Changes in a Practice of Life

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-2 (96-97) 2018,  Publication date: 5 June 2018

Abstract The aim of this research was to present the phenomenon of procrastination and academic dishonesty as two contemporary forms of transformation of social life in the academic environment. Academic procrastination has become a serious problem of modern education, especially in the group of younger students [...] Read more.

CHANGING DIETARY TRENDS AS AN EXAMPLE OF SOCIAL CHANGE

Agnieszka MAJ

Techno-Societal Changes in a Practice of Life

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-2 (96-97) 2018,  Publication date: 5 June 2018

Abstract The aim of the article is to show that changes in eating habits can be interpreted as a kind of social change. The author analyzes examples referring to Poland, a country where traditional approaches to food, nutrition and culinary practices are undergoing transition through the influence of media patterns [...] Read more.

INTERNET SENIORS: BETWEEN STEREOTYPES AND REALITY

Małgorzata ORŁOWSKA, Krystyna M. BŁESZYŃSKA, Izabela KSIĄŻKIEWICZ

Techno-Societal Changes in a Practice of Life

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-2 (96-97) 2018,  Publication date: 5 June 2018

Abstract Digital exclusion is perceived as the form of social exclusion. Social stereotypes refer this form mainly to the category of seniors. The presented study critically exams this image pointing the statistical data related to the activities of seniors in the cyberspace. Read more.

THE PHENOMENON OF FASHION BLOGS AMONGST HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Krzysztof JUREK, Karolina PIĘTA

Techno-Societal Changes in a Practice of Life

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-2 (96-97) 2018,  Publication date: 5 June 2018

Abstract Fashion blogs, although they are a relatively new phenomenon on the Internet, quickly gained approbation and popularity among of Internet users. According to many rankings (e.g. Blogosfera and Social Media) authors of fashion blogs belong to the most influential groups of bloggers. The proof of that [...] Read more.

ANALYSIS OF THE CONSUMPTION OF INFORMATION GOODS IN POLISH HOUSEHOLDS

Agnieszka SZEWCZYK

Techno-Societal Changes in a Practice of Life

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-2 (96-97) 2018,  Publication date: 5 June 2018

Abstract The article contains basic information on two economic categories - consumption and household. Included is also a classification of consumer goods, with particular emphasis on information goods. The central part of the article consists of a presentation of statistical analysis of consumption of information [...] Read more.

ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN EDUCATION DURING THE TRANSFORMATION FROM THE INDUSTRIAL TO THE POST-INDUSTRIAL STAGE

Ewa SKRZETUSKA

Educational Challenges of the Technological World

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-2 (96-97) 2018,  Publication date: 5 June 2018

Abstract Thinking about the education of the young generation usually results from social needs. However, rapid political and social changes, such as the collapse of the system of the PRL in 1989, are not immediately translated into changes in education, some of them are too slow, others not necessarily in line [...] Read more.

WHETHER AND WHAT THE EDUCATIONAL CHALLENGES ARE GENERATED THROUGH "E-SOCIETY" AND "E-MANAGEMENT": A SUBJECTIVE VIEW

Jan KAŹMIERCZAK

Educational Challenges of the Technological World

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-2 (96-97) 2018,  Publication date: 5 June 2018

Abstract This article presents the author's thoughts, aimed at identifying new content that can and should be included in education programs, especially but not only in technical universities, in connection with the challenges of modern times. The presented consideration also concerns the means and methods of [...] Read more.