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.

BUILDING TRUST. METHOD ON TRANSFORMATION IN THE PRESENT WORLD

Piotr ZIELAK

Human Life – Transformations of Culture

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

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

Abstract The pace of life and changes of surroundings at the beginning of XXI century seem to be huge and nothing shows that this is about to slow down. Individuals and whole organizations meet problems not only with development, but also with adaptation and keeping up for transformations in today’s stormy organizational [...] Read more.

DRIVERS’ ANONYMITY AS THE PREDICTOR OF DANGEROUS BEHAVIOR IN TRAFFIC

Antoni WONTORCZYK

Human Life –Transformations of Culture

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

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

Abstract In the presented article the author discusses the problem of driver anonymity. In traffic and transport psychology there only exists one model explaing drivers anger based on the traditional de-individuation theory. The traditional de-individuation model has suggested that anonymity within a group leads [...] Read more.

HYBRIDIZATION AND EDUCATION

Monika MICZKA-PAJESTKA

Transformations of Education

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

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

Abstract In the article the question of postmodern hybridisation has been debated and analysed. The specifics of shaping reality in the field of education are indicated. Consideration was given to the problem of the human increase of participation in different forms of social life, and thus the possible use [...] Read more.

PRESENT AND FUTURE CONTEXTS OF EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT

Lech W. ZACHER

Transformations of Education

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

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

Abstract There are two approaches to the development of education. One relies mostly on postulates, hopes, even utopias. The second – more realistic – is based on trends’ analysis and on human proactivity. Models of educational discourse are connected with our mindsets and our Weltanschauung and last but not [...] Read more.

POLITICS VS. ADMINISTRATION IN THE PROCESS OF CHANGE – CASE OF POLISH CIVIL SERVICE

Marek SZCZEPAŃSKI

Innovations – Management – Administration

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 3-4 (70-71) 2011,  Publication date: 16 October 2011

Abstract The article concerns the specificity of changes happening to Polish public administration in recent years. The changes arise from the particular link between administration and politics. The selected aspects of civil servantspoliticians relation that may have an influence on the process of changes in [...] Read more.