POST-MODERNITY AND TRANSFORMATION OF CULTURAL SPACE. ONE CULTURE OR RATHER THE MULTIPLICITY OF CULTURES?

Monika MICZKA-PAJESTKA

Transformations of Culture

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-2 (76-77) 2013,  Publication date: 27 October 2021

Abstract In this article the issue of perception and understanding of post-modernity has been considered. An attempt has also been undertaken to answer the questions: does postmodernity bring something new, and if not, does it change anything? Doesn’t it introduce confusion and chaos into the existing structures [...] Read more.

PERFORMATIVE IDENTITY OF HOMO AESTHETICUS

Mariola SUŁKOWSKA-JANOWSKA,

Transformations of Culture

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-2 (76-77) 2013,  Publication date: 27 October 2021

Abstract The author of this article joins a contemporary discussion on the problem of identity. The last one – in the context of Baumanian “liquidity” or Wolfgang Welsch’s idea of “autocreativity” – seems to be a performative one and is created by the postmodern subject that is called here, because of its aestheticized [...] Read more.

TRAJECTORIES OF ORTEGA Y GASSET IN CULTURE

Joanna KUŹNICKA

Transformations of Culture

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-2 (76-77) 2013,  Publication date: 27 October 2021

Abstract The contemporary world is undergoing a phase of deep technocultural changes which influences the society of the 21st century, already referred to as the Web society. The accelerating change has been foreseen by one of the greatest philosophers of culture of the previous century: José Ortega y Gasset [...] Read more.

GENIUS LOCI AS AN ANTHROPOLOGICAL FIGURE. SEMANTIC TRANSFORMATIONS, INTERPRETIVE CONTEXTS

Ilona COPIK

Transformations of Culture

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-2 (76-77) 2013,  Publication date: 27 October 2021

Abstract The title of this article is the examination of the nature of genius loci phenomenon in culture as well as rethinking its status in contemporary anthropology. The subject of the analysis is the ambiguity of the concept, which functions as a multi-layered metaphor in both society and science and [...] Read more.

THE SEPARATE THINKING OF THE METROPOLIS. TRANSFORMATIONS OF CCCB’S CULTURAL PROJECTS

Aleksandra KUNCE

Transformations of Culture

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-2 (76-77) 2013,  Publication date: 27 October 2021

Abstract The author deals with problems of the separate thinking of the metropolis. The metropolitan locality is defined by specific thinking, characteristic celebration of life, local pride, roots and at the same time by tolerance, openness and hospitality. This paper undertakes a concept of metropolitan locality [...] Read more.

THIRD STEP AUDIOVISUALITY – REALITY OR FANTASY?

Tadeusz MICZKA

Transformations of Culture

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-2 (76-77) 2013,  Publication date: 27 October 2021

Abstract The starting point for my reflections concerning contemporary cultural paradigms is the category of mimesis indicating one of the most important qualities of audiovisuality which is copying thanks to image and sound techniques – reality. While characterizing transformation of mimesis I enumerate three [...] Read more.

THE TRANSFORMATION - A NEW PARADIGM OF SOCIAL EVOLUTION

Wiesław SZTUMSKI

Idea of Transformation as a Paradigm

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-2 (76-77) 2013,  Publication date: 27 October 2021

Abstract Thise article includes a reflection on the formation of a new paradigm functioning in the evolution of the sociosphere. The author understands transformation as a specific qualitative change - a relatively short-lived and slow change, on the contrary to revolutionary changes. The economy focused on [...] Read more.

TRANSFORMATIONS AT THE WORLD AND PEOPLE (AN ATTEMPT OF RECOGNITION AND INTERPREATION)

Lech W. ZACHER

Idea of Transformation as a Paradigm

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-2 (76-77) 2013,  Publication date: 27 October 2021

Abstract It goes without saying that various transformations of the world and people are an essence of human condition, especially in the long run. However transformations are very diversified in time and space. They lead rather to growing diversity than to universal patterns of development. Various human actors [...] Read more.

VIRTUAL REALITY IN THE RESEARCH OF CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGISTS AND FOLKLORISTS

Katarzyna ORSZULAK - DUDKOWSKA

Reviews

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-4 (72-75) 2012,  Publication date: 25 October 2021

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URBAN LOGISTICS AN A CHANCE OF CITY DEVELOPMENT

Krzysztof SZELĄG

Varia: Consumption, Consultation, City

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-4 (72-75) 2012,  Publication date: 25 October 2021

Abstract Urban logistics can be either a barrier or a chance for cities' development. Such logistics can be used in urban management. However the logistics of economic units are not the same as urban ones. The characteristics of urban logistics are discussed in depth. Read more.