PERCEIVED WORLD

Wiesław Sztumski

PHILOSOPHY – PERCEPTION AND VISUALIZATION OF WORLD AND LIFE

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1–2 (88–89) 2016,  Publication date: 10 May 2016

Abstract This article contains the author’s thoughts on creating images of the world. The starting point is the assertion of the impossibility of constructing a complete image, but only fragmentary, incomplete one-dimensional images for different natural and social realities. Making their synthesis and generalizations [...] Read more.

ATTITUDES OF POLISH IMMIGRANTS TOWARDS PEOPLE OF OTHER RACES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

Krystyna M. BŁESZYŃSKA, Yehudi WEBSTER

Social Issues – Some Examples

Publication language: English

Journal article

Transformations No. 3-4 (86-87) 2015,  Publication date: 9 November 2015

Abstract The text exams the roots of racist attitudes in some groups of Poles living in the United Kingdom. Particular parts of the undertaken analysis discuss cultural, historical, political, psychological and economic backgrounds of the aforementioned behaviors. Finally three of these factors are pointed as [...] Read more.

REPRODUCTION OF EDUCATIONAL INEQUITIES

Włodzimierz CHOJNACKI

Social Issues – Some Examples

Publication language: English

Journal article

Transformations No. 3-4 (86-87) 2015,  Publication date: 9 November 2015

Abstract In author`s opinion the policy of education in Poland, on limited scale is the subject of deepened organizational-institutional analyzes oriented toward restricted reproduction of social inequity generated by education system and labor markets. At the present stage of development in capitalist economy [...] Read more.

CITIES IN THE STRUCTURE OF PUBLIC SPACE: METHODOLOGY, THEORY AND PRACTICE

Olga MELNYCHUK

Restructuring Public Space Governance

Publication language: English

Journal article

Transformations No. 3-4 (86-87) 2015,  Publication date: 9 November 2015

Abstract The article discovers the basic theoretical tenets of the theory of center-periphery relations in the context of its use as methodology of decentralization of state power and local government reform. The author proves that the real subject of decentralization should be not regions but cities that organize [...] Read more.

FOOD SECURITY: INDIA

Sabyasachi NAYAK

Indian Problems and Transformations

Publication language: English

Journal article

Transformations No. 3-4 (86-87) 2015,  Publication date: 9 November 2015

Abstract The NFSA mandates to ensure that two-third of the population has access to an adequate quantity of food at affordable prices. A FGD conducted with select stakeholder conducts a SWOT Analysis and subsequently highlights the ground realties. The ecosystem for the effective implementation of NFSA is partially [...] Read more.

GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE AND INDIAN SUBCONTINENT: CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES

Shivika SAXENA

Indian Problems and Transformations

Publication language: English

Journal article

Transformations No. 3-4 (86-87) 2015,  Publication date: 9 November 2015

Abstract The topic – Global climate change and Indian subcontinent: causes and consequences appeared very pertinent to the present times and scenario around the world. Indian subcontinent and the area in vicinity is the house of about one third of the world population and claim a major chunk in the world trade [...] Read more.

E-APPLICABILITY OF RAJASTHAN DELIVERY OF PUBLIC SERVICES ACT – 2011 AN EMPIRICAL STUDY

Prahlad Kumar MEENA

Info – Communication Technologies and Innovations – Some Cases

Publication language: English

Journal article

Transformations No. 3-4 (86-87) 2015,  Publication date: 8 November 2015

Abstract The inevitability of change is to be responded with the positive frame of all stakeholders in the system of governance. This is the research article which views the e- applicability of an important legislation enacted by the government of Rajasthan to ensure the quality delivery of services. Rajasthan [...] Read more.

IMPACT OF SOCIAL NETWORKS ON MIGRATION PROCESSES IN EU

Adriana ŁUKASZEWICZ

Info – Communication Technologies and Innovations – Some Cases

Publication language: English

Journal article

Transformations No. 3-4 (86-87) 2015,  Publication date: 8 November 2015

Abstract This paper presents the results of the research, undertaken within DELab, University of Warsaw on migration in the era of digital technology. The purpose of this research was to characterize and analyze the possible impact of social network and smartphones on migration processes. Read more.

ADOPTION OF INNOVATION IN INTERACTIVE COMMUNICATION NETWORKS OF CENTRAL EUROPE

Karol I. PELC

Info – Communication Technologies and Innovations – Some Cases

Publication language: English

Journal article

Transformations No. 3-4 (86-87) 2015,  Publication date: 8 November 2015

Abstract A model of innovation adoption process in interactive communication systems is presented. It combines classical approach to innovation diffusion (Rogers, 1962) with new elements of adoption analysis specific for social media and interactive communication technologies. Three models of adoption process [...] Read more.

CONCEPTION OF THE INTEGRAL PERSON FACED WITH THE PROSPECT OF TECHNOPOLY

Tadeusz MICZKA

CONCEPTION OF THE INTEGRAL PERSON FACED WITH THE PROSPECT OF TECHNOPOLY

Publication language: English

Journal article

Transformations No. 3-4 (86-87) 2015,  Publication date: 8 November 2015

Abstract The aim of the article is to consider functionality of the model of integral man in the theory and in practice of information society. It is assumed that this model-like conception of man can be still an inspiration and act as a role model for multimedia users and for modern education, despite the fact [...] Read more.