SELF–FULFILLING PROPHECY – DEFINITION, IDENTIFICATION AND CHALLENGES

Grzegorz MALINOWSKI

Thinking of the Future

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-4 (72-75) 2012,  Publication date: 20 October 2012

Abstract Self – fulfilling prophecy is a well known phenomenon for economists. It is usually defined through a popular example known as a “run on banks". However, it is very hard to find any elaboration, where this subject is being studied precisely. An underlying purpose of this article is to fill this gap [...] Read more.

"ROUND TABLE" - A POSITIVE INTERPRETATION OF DEMOCRATIC TRANSFORMATION, AS PERCEIVED BY THE POLISH POLITICAL ESTABLISHMENT

Bartosz JUSZCZYSZYN

Varia – Interpretations Retro

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 3-4 (70-71) 2011,  Publication date: 17 October 2011

Abstract The main purpose of this paper is to present the attitude of the polish political elite towards the effects of the Round Table Agreement. Widely recognized as a trigger of the democratic transformation in Poland, the Round Table Agreement is still one of the most controversial issues in public debate [...] Read more.

COLLECTING CRUMBS OF REMEMBRANCES. ABOUT ITALIAN CHILDHOOD BY ROBERTO SALVADORI

Aleksandra RZEPKOWSKA

Varia – Interpretations Retro

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 3-4 (70-71) 2011,  Publication date: 17 October 2011

Abstract The article aims to analyze a book entitled Italian childhood (in original language: Un’infanza italiana). Its author – Roberto Salvadori is a respected Italian publicist, essayist and publisher. He is married to Polish essayist and publisher – Barbara Toruńczyk and has lived in Poland for many [...] Read more.

THE HAITI LEGEND REVISITED: EARTHQUAKE, DEVIL’S PACT, POLONE NWA, HOAX, AND ONLINE COMMENTS

Violetta KRAWCZYK-WASILEWSKA

Global Problems – Some Narratives

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 3-4 (70-71) 2011,  Publication date: 17 October 2011

Abstract The article deals with post-earthquake e-folklore of a global character. The author’s study is mainly based on Internet sources. After the catastrophe, there remained an old legend about a Haitian – Satanic pact and "God’s wrath" (cited by a CBN televangelist) on the one hand. On the other hand, the [...] Read more.

TRANSFORMATION OF THE WORLD GEOPOLITICAL SYSTEM DURING AND AFTER THE FALL OF THE SOVIET UNION

Paweł DZIECIŃSKI

Global Problems – Some Narratives

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 3-4 (70-71) 2011,  Publication date: 17 October 2011

Abstract The forming, existence and fall of the Soviet Union had a great impact upon the world geopolitical order. Lenin’s revolution eliminated the great world power situated in the middle of the world geopolitical order. Because German military power disappeared too and the USA declared its neutrality, Great [...] Read more.

TRANS-, POST - / -HUMANISM, -HUMAN

Ewa M. WALEWSKA

Human Life – Transformations of Culture

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 3-4 (70-71) 2011,  Publication date: 17 October 2011

Abstract The human desire to gain new abilities is as old as our species itself. To acquire extraordinary abilities, superhuman strength, indestructible and impervious to diseases body, to eliminate suffering and ageing, finally to become immortal are the humans` oldest dreams. Nowadays these dreams become true [...] Read more.

TRANSFORMATION OF A MODERN DANCE

Magdalena MIKRUT

Human Life – Transformations of Culture

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 3-4 (70-71) 2011,  Publication date: 17 October 2011

Abstract Modern dance is an perpetual revolution. It emphasizes the improvisation and combination of various elements derived from classical ballet, acrobatics and gymnastics. Basic instrument of the dancer is his body. Among the modern dance precursors one can list names such as: Doris Humphrey, Charles Weidman [...] Read more.

ANY FILM THAT DOESN’T SHOCK IS NOT WORTH LOOKING AT A FEW WORDS ABOUT CINEMA OF TRANSGRESSION

Aleksandra GIERA-PANDER

Human Life – Transformations of Culture

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 3-4 (70-71) 2011,  Publication date: 17 October 2011

Abstract The Cinema of Transgression is a term coined by Nick Zedd to describe a New York City based underground film movement consisting of a loose-knit group of like-minded artists using shock value and breaking taboo in their work. Zedd proclaimed The Cinema of Transgression Manifesto in “The Underground [...] Read more.

FROM GÓRALU CZY CI NIE ŻAL... TO TRANSNATIONAL MIGRANTS. THE CONSEQUENCES OF CHANGING THE PARADIGM OF EMIGRATION

Rafał CEKIERA

Human Life – Transformations of Culture

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 3-4 (70-71) 2011,  Publication date: 17 October 2011

Abstract Modern migration processes are part of the increased mobility that comes from institutional transformations, the evaluation of new communication sources and also from the ensemble of globalization processes. The traditional understanding of an emigrant’s status used to be defined as the necessity of [...] Read more.

"IKEIZATION" OF THE LIFESTYLE AMONG YOUNG POLISH PEOPLE DURING THE TIME OF SOCIAL AND CULTURAL TRANSFORMATION

Katarzyna ORSZULAK-DUDKOWSKA

Human Life – Transformations of Culture

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 3-4 (70-71) 2011,  Publication date: 17 October 2011

Abstract The author reflects upon the relationship between the lifestyle as a research category and the use of domestic space in Poland. The article discusses attitudes of Polish people towards the IKEA brand and the impact of IKEA products on home decor and the lifestyle of young Polish people during the social [...] Read more.