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Crafting Identity
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Author : Sandra Alfoldy
language : en
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Release Date : 2005
Crafting Identity written by Sandra Alfoldy and has been published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Art categories.
"By contrasting American experience with the Canadian context, which includes a unique Quebec identity and a Native dimension, Sandra Alfoldy argues that the development of organizations, advanced education for craftspeople, and exhibition and promotional opportunities have contributed to the distinct evolution of professional craft in Canada over the past forty years. Alfoldy focuses on 1964-74 and the debates over distinctions between professional, self-taught, and amateur craftspeople and between one-of-a-kind and traditional craft objects. She deals extensively with key people and events, including American philanthropist Aileen Osborn Webb and Canadian philanthropist Joan Chalmers, the foundation of the World Crafts Council (1964) and the Canadian Crafts Council (1974), the Canadian Fine Crafts exhibition at Expo 67, and the In Praise of Hands exhibition of 1974. Drawing upon a wealth of previously unexploited materials, this richly documented survey includes descriptions and illustrations of significant works and identifies the challenges that lie ahead for professional crafts in Canada."--Pub. desc
Crafting Identity
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Author : Pavel Shlossberg
language : en
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Release Date : 2015-06-11
Crafting Identity written by Pavel Shlossberg and has been published by University of Arizona Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-11 with Social Science categories.
Crafting Identity goes far beyond folklore in its ethnographic exploration of mask making in central Mexico. In addition to examining larger theoretical issues about indigenous and mestizo identity and cultural citizenship as represented through masks and festivals, the book also examines how dominant institutions of cultural production (art, media, and tourism) mediate Mexican “arte popular,” which makes Mexican indigeneity “digestible” from the standpoint of elite and popular Mexican nationalism and American and global markets for folklore. The first ethnographic study of its kind, the book examines how indigenous and mestizo mask makers, both popular and elite, view and contest relations of power and inequality through their craft. Using data from his interviews with mask makers, collectors, museum curators, editors, and others, Pavel Shlossberg places the artisans within the larger context of their relationships with the nation-state and Mexican elites, as well as with the production cultures that inform international arts and crafts markets. In exploring the connection of mask making to capitalism, the book examines the symbolic and material pressures brought to bear on Mexican artisans to embody and enact self-racializing stereotypes and the performance of stigmatized indigenous identities. Shlossberg’s weaving of ethnographic data and cultural theory demystifies the way mask makers ascribe meaning to their practices and illuminates how these practices are influenced by state and cultural institutions. Demonstrating how the practice of mask making negotiates ethnoracial identity with regard to the Mexican state and the United States, Shlossberg shows how it derives meaning, value, and economic worth in the eyes of the state and cultural institutions that mediate between the mask maker and the market.
Crafting Identity
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Author : Sandra Alfoldy
language : en
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Release Date : 2005-07-26
Crafting Identity written by Sandra Alfoldy and has been published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-07-26 with Art categories.
By contrasting American experience with the Canadian context, which includes a unique Quebec identity and a Native dimension, Sandra Alfoldy argues that the development of organizations, advanced education for craftspeople, and exhibition and promotional opportunities have contributed to the distinct evolution of professional craft in Canada over the past forty years. Alfoldy focuses on 1964-74 and the debates over distinctions between professional, self-taught, and amateur craftspeople and between one-of-a-kind and traditional craft objects. She deals extensively with key people and events, including American philanthropist Aileen Osborn Webb and Canadian philanthropist Joan Chalmers, the foundation of the World Crafts Council (1964) and the Canadian Crafts Council (1974), the Canadian Fine Crafts exhibition at Expo 67, and the In Praise of Hands exhibition of 1974. Drawing upon a wealth of previously unexploited materials, this richly documented survey includes descriptions and illustrations of significant works and identifies the challenges that lie ahead for professional crafts in Canada.
Crafting Identity In Zimbabwe And Mozambique
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Author : Elizabeth MacGonagle
language : en
Publisher: University Rochester Press
Release Date : 2007
Crafting Identity In Zimbabwe And Mozambique written by Elizabeth MacGonagle and has been published by University Rochester Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Art categories.
Crosses conventional theoretical, temporal, and geographical boundaries to show how the Ndau of southeast Africa actively shaped their own identity over a four-hundred-year period.
Crafting Identities Remapping Nationalities
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Author : Cécile Coquet-Mokoko
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Release Date : 2011-12-08
Crafting Identities Remapping Nationalities written by Cécile Coquet-Mokoko and has been published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-08 with History categories.
In the different versions of multiculturalism that have re-shaped English-speaking societies and political systems, identities appear more plastic than in societies which have constructed their national narratives on more stubborn denials of their colonial and patriarchal pasts; yet, the myth of purity (or authenticity) and separatist temptations remain very real parameters of identity politics. In such contexts, crafting an identity for oneself implies expectations of consistency, linked not only to the individual need to prove oneself and disprove stereotypes and statistics, but also to the broader political goal of dis-alienating or, as it were, de-Othering oneself and one’s community. The contributors to this book explore the different ways – from the most institutional to the most intimate – in which people articulate the politics of memory and the creation of national narratives, or communal and personal identities.
Narratives Of Enterprise
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Author : Simon Down
language : en
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Release Date : 2006-01-01
Narratives Of Enterprise written by Simon Down and has been published by Edward Elgar Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-01-01 with Business & Economics categories.
. . . a very significant contribution made by the book is the thoughtful, but by no means negative, counterpoint to the omniscient vision of the nascent Schumpeterian superhero. While it is well grounded theoretically, it remains a highly accessible and an engaging read. . . An authoritative and informative account. Lorraine Warren, International Small Business Journal . . . a rich text for expert and non-expert alike. Down makes a valuable addition to the field of enterprise research by highlighting the value of empirical studies of narrative-identity for representing the quieter voices of entrepreneurial activity which he hopes challenge the naysayers . Andrew Greenman, Work, Employment and Society Engagingly written, this sparkling account of the ebb and flow of workaday entrepreneurship injects real life into a field that is too often cluttered by arid enumerators and profilers of irrelevancies. There is space for the accomplished storyteller to provide everyday entrepreneurs with their place in the sun. In this stimulating book, Simon Down marks out this territory in an exemplary fashion. Monder Ram, De Montfort University, UK Writing about small firms all too often bores us with rather abstract survey-based data, irritates us with anecdotal snippets or frustrates us with un-theorised and over-detailed descriptions. Simon Down not only avoids these problems, he delights us with a rich, detailed and entertaining account of life in a small firm. Above all, though, his account is informative and revealing, especially about the entrepreneurial aspects of small firm life and what this means for the people involved. Tony J. Watson, Nottingham University, UK Simon Down s timely ethnographic study takes a philosophically reflective and empirically detailed look at the way in which enterprising people use narrative resources to construct their identity as entrepreneurs. The book draws on a wide range of intellectual sources, from naturalistic philosophy and social-psychology to sociology and organisational theory. Written in a strong narrative style, the book succeeds in making the often complex and inaccessible theories on self-identity easy to understand and convincing in relation to other notions of individual agency. Social aspects of self-identity are examined and elaborated on via the development of concepts such as clichés, generations, space and relationships. These concepts are, in turn, drawn from the narrative, temporal, spatial and relational frameworks through which individuals express self-identity. Neither super-heroes nor villains, the case-study entrepreneurs in Narratives of Enterprise emerge as normal people who seek to make sense of the world through their enterprising activity. Providing a much needed and sophisticated empirical benchmark in a range of debates current in enterprise and organisation studies, this highly accessible book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of self-identity and the character of the entrepreneur.
Crafting Selves
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Author : Dorinne K. Kondo
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 1990-04-15
Crafting Selves written by Dorinne K. Kondo and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990-04-15 with Business & Economics categories.
"The ethnography of Japan is currently being reshaped by a new generation of Japanologists, and the present work certainly deserves a place in this body of literature. . . . The combination of utility with beauty makes Kondo's book required reading, for those with an interest not only in Japan but also in reflexive anthropology, women's studies, field methods, the anthropology of work, social psychology, Asian Americans, and even modern literature."—Paul H. Noguchi, American Anthropologist "Kondo's work is significant because she goes beyond disharmony, insisting on complexity. Kondo shows that inequalities are not simply oppressive-they are meaningful ways to establish identities."—Nancy Rosenberger, Journal of Asian Studies
Catholic Identity Or Identities
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Author : Gerald A. Arbuckle
language : en
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Release Date : 2013
Catholic Identity Or Identities written by Gerald A. Arbuckle and has been published by Liturgical Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Religion categories.
How can Catholic leaders effectively train and form members of our institutions in the Gospel values that are the ultimate foundation of Catholic identities? Internationally recognized author, educator, and facilitator Gerald A. Arbuckle argues that it is time to acknowledge that the programs and processes used in the past are inadequate to our postmodern age. The systems previously used to educate the staffs of our hospitals, universities, schools, and other institutions rarely succeed today. Although didactic teaching and discursive learning have their place, they cannot be the primary method for forming identities. Catholic Identity or Identities?will assist a wide range of people- bishops, theologians, pastoral workers, institutional leaders and staffs, and more-in their various ministries. Arbuckle draws on several disciplines, including Scripture, theology, and history, but in particular cultural anthropology, to explain the importance of refounding adult formation for Catholic ministries and the practical ways to achieve it.
Craft Entrepreneurship
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Author : Annette Naudin
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Release Date : 2020-12-10
Craft Entrepreneurship written by Annette Naudin and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-10 with Social Science categories.
Craft practice has experienced a sharp rise in popularity since the late 2000s, partly through the ‘aura of the analogue’ and the desire for authentic, handmade products in an increasingly fast paced, digitalised world (Luckman, 2015) but also because of digital platforms such as Etsy and social media enabling ‘anyone’ to become a craft entrepreneur. This book brings together historical, policy and individual narratives to inform a broad understanding of craft entrepreneurship. Drawing on case studies from around the world, Craft Entrepreneurship considers questions of identity, community, and the digital in craft entrepreneurship. In doing so, it finds craft activities to be positioned between or across the arts, heritage, notions of a bohemian lifestyle and the challenges of micro-entrepreneurship. By engaging with the contradictions and fragility of sustaining a craft practice, the chapters in this book contribute to different perspectives for entrepreneurship studies. The contributions to this volume illustrate the craft entrepreneurs’ identity, motivation and sense of creative purpose through their craft, as these collide with the tensions brought about through entrepreneurship.
Grass Crafts Endure
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Author : Logan Bell
language : en
Publisher: Publifye AS
Release Date : 2025-03-02
Grass Crafts Endure written by Logan Bell and has been published by Publifye AS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-03-02 with categories.
Can ancient traditions adapt and flourish within the concrete confines of modern urban life? "Grass Crafts Endure" delves into this question by examining the enduring significance of Shona grass crafts amidst the rapid urbanization of Zimbabwe. This book explores how a seemingly traditional skill has not only survived but evolved, providing economic opportunities and preserving cultural identity for Shona people in urban settings. The study focuses on three key areas: the socio-economic impact of grass crafts on urban Shona communities, the adaptation and innovation within grass craft techniques and designs, and the role of these crafts in maintaining and expressing Shona cultural identity in a modern context. These topics are important because they illuminate the complex interplay between tradition and modernity, demonstrating how cultural practices can be both a source of livelihood and a powerful symbol of heritage in a globalized world. Historically, grass crafts have been integral to Shona culture, serving practical and ceremonial purposes for generations. The techniques and designs were traditionally passed down through families, embedding the craft within the social fabric of rural communities. However, with increasing urbanization, Shona people have migrated to cities in search of economic opportunities, facing the challenge of maintaining their cultural traditions in a new environment. This book explores how grass crafts have navigated this transition. The central argument of "Grass Crafts Endure" is that Shona grass crafts represent a dynamic and resilient form of cultural expression, capable of adapting to the demands of urban life while simultaneously preserving and reinforcing Shona identity. This argument is significant because it challenges the common assumption that traditional practices inevitably decline in the face of modernization. The book is structured as follows: it begins by introducing the historical and cultural context of Shona grass crafts, tracing their origins and traditional uses (a). It then examines the economic impact of these crafts in urban areas, analyzing how they provide income and employment opportunities for Shona artisans (b). The study then discusses the ways in which grass craft techniques and designs have been adapted to suit urban markets and consumer preferences (b). Finally, the work explores the role of grass crafts in maintaining and expressing Shona cultural identity within urban communities, focusing on cultural transmission (b), and concludes with a discussion of the implications for cultural preservation and sustainable development (c). The book offers practical suggestions for supporting Shona artisans and promoting the appreciation of their craft (d). The book will use a mixed-methods approach, incorporating ethnographic research, interviews with Shona artisans, and market analysis to support its arguments. Primary data will be gathered through fieldwork in urban areas of Zimbabwe, focusing on communities where Shona artisans are concentrated. Secondary data will be drawn from academic literature, government reports, and market surveys. "Grass Crafts Endure" connects to several other fields of study, including anthropology, economics, and cultural studies. Anthropological perspectives will inform the analysis of cultural identity and tradition. Economic theories will be used to understand the market dynamics of grass crafts. Cultural studies will provide a framework for examining the representation and interpretation of Shona culture. This book offers a unique perspective by focusing on the agency and innovation of Shona artisans themselves. It moves beyond a purely descriptive account of cultural change to explore how individuals actively shape and adapt their traditions to meet the challenges and opportunities of urban life. The book adopts an accessible yet scholarly tone, aiming to engage both academic and general audiences. While grounded in rigorous research, the writing style is designed to be clear and engaging, avoiding technical jargon and providing vivid examples. The target audience includes students and scholars of African studies, anthropology, economics, and cultural studies, as well as anyone interested in the intersection of tradition and modernity, sustainable development, and the preservation of cultural heritage. This book will be valuable to them because it provides a nuanced and insightful analysis of a complex social phenomenon, offering practical lessons for promoting cultural preservation and economic empowerment. As a work of social science and crafts & hobbies, the study is crafted to be both informative and engaging, containing visual elements where appropriate and practical information where possible. The scope of the book is limited to the study of Shona grass crafts in urban Zimbabwe, while acknowledging the diverse range of other cultural practices and economic activities within Shona communities. This focus allows for a deeper and more nuanced analysis of the specific challenges and opportunities faced by grass artisans. The information in this book can be applied practically by readers interested in supporting fair trade initiatives, promoting cultural tourism, or developing sustainable livelihood programs for marginalized communities. It offers valuable insights into the role of cultural heritage in promoting economic development and social inclusion. While the resilience of Shona grass crafts is celebrated, the book also acknowledges the challenges faced by artisans, including competition from mass-produced goods, limited access to markets, and the threat of cultural appropriation. These issues will be addressed in a balanced and nuanced way, recognizing the complexities of cultural preservation in a globalized world.