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3 lis 2014 · This chapter provides both a survey and a critical interpretation of the growing literature on material culture and consumption in early modern Europe, focusing on the experience of Italy, France, the Dutch Republic, the German lands, England, and to a certain extent east–central Europe.
1 sty 2013 · Is the good life happy, meaningful, or rich? This chapter examines folk theories or lay conceptions of the good life using a person perception paradigm. We review studies that compare how respondents weigh the importance of happiness, meaning, and wealth in judgments of quality of life.
1 sty 2011 · Drawing on several influential social psychological theories, I have developed a model that aims to identify who is most vulnerable to negative effects from pursuing material goods, wealth, and the material good life ideal, and to outline the identity processes through which these pursuits come to impact individuals’ well-being (Dittmar, 2008 ...
16 maj 2014 · Authentic materials offer great advantage over materials written for the purpose of language learning. There are also many disadvantages to using them. In this post, I’ll discuss what we mean by ‘authentic materials’ and look at some of the advantages they offer in the classroom.
20 lis 2022 · Distinguishes between material culture, which includes physical objects and artifacts that fulfill human needs, and non-material culture, encompassing ideas, beliefs, customs, and languages. This dichotomy illustrates how both tangible and intangible elements contribute to a society's cultural fabric.
18 paź 2022 · Materials can be used in ways that reinforce disparities based on class, gender, race, and ability, as well as power imbalances between societies. Materials can also be used in ways that impede the health and security of certain communities involved in their production and consumption.
Increasing labour productivity, reducing the unemployment rate, especially for young people, and improving access to financial services and benefits are essential components of sustained and...
