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Unbuilt Worlds: Understanding Space and Society in Indigenous Settlements

Smith (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

188 Seiten

2024
tredition (Verlag)
978-3-384-23627-2 (ISBN)

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"Unbuilt Worlds: Understanding Space and Society in Indigenous Settlements" delves beyond the physical structures of indigenous communities. It embarks on a captivating exploration of how space is conceptualized, utilized, and imbued with meaning in these cultures.This book challenges the Western perception of settlements and dismantles the notion of buildings as solely functional. Instead, it reveals how indigenous societies weave their social structures, cultural practices, and deep connection to the land into the very fabric of their spatial organization.Imagine dwellings designed to foster community, public areas that serve as social hubs, and landscapes treated with reverence as part of a larger web of life. "Unbuilt Worlds" isn't just about the past; it explores how contemporary indigenous communities are reclaiming traditional spatial practices and adapting them to a changing world.This book is a must-read for anyone interested in indigenous cultures, anthropology, or architecture. Whether you're a student, architect, or simply curious about the diverse ways humans interact with their environment, "Unbuilt Worlds" offers a profound perspective on how space shapes society and society shapes space.

Professor Smith, for your British Literature course, I'd like to propose "Triumphant Toil: British Lit Heroes." This book delves into the iconic heroes and heroines that populate British literature. We'll analyze characters across eras, from medieval knights to Victorian anti-heroes. Through in-depth exploration, we'll dissect their triumphs and struggles, how they overcome adversity, face moral dilemmas, and ultimately achieve victory, both external and internal. Key themes include overcoming challenges, the concept of sacrifice and redemption, and the hero's journey – a narrative path where trials, mentors, and internal conflicts shape these literary paragons. "Triumphant Toil" is designed for students seeking a deeper understanding of heroism in British literature, but also anyone fascinated by the complexities of human nature and the power of storytelling.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	22.5.2024
Verlagsort	JAMMU
Sprache	englisch
Maße	155 x 234 mm
Gewicht	325 g
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Politik / Gesellschaft
Themenwelt	Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Makrosoziologie
Schlagworte	Cultural landscapes & settlements • Decolonizing space & knowledge • Humans & environment connection • Indigenous futures & planning • indigenous land management • Indigenous resistance & place • Indigenous spatial concepts • Place & cultural identity • Power & spatial organization • Pre-colonial settlements • Social order in settlements • Traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) & space
ISBN-10	3-384-23627-0 / 3384236270
ISBN-13	978-3-384-23627-2 / 9783384236272
Zustand	Neuware