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If deficits, nor defaults, don't really matter anymore, what sign of our times is it? What has changed from the days that Franklin Delano Roosevelt risked the fragile economic recovery from the great depression by returning, in 1937, to the standard of his economic orthodoxy, a belief in fiscal rectitude and anaversion to debts and deficits? If that was a sign of a certain American character, what has happened to it? A massive shift in public culture must have occurred, affecting people's views on public probity and political rectitude. The following is an attempt to trace some of the main shifts on the way to our present quandary.

The contemporary fields of the study of culture, the humanities and the social sciences are unfolding in a dynamic constellation of cultural turns. This book provides a comprehensive overview of these theoretically and methodologically groundbreaking reorientations. It discusses the value of the new focuses and their analytical categories for the work of a wide range of disciplines. In addition to chapters on the interpretive, performative, reflexive, postcolonial, translational, spatial and iconic turns, it discusses emerging directions of research. Drawing on a wealth of international research, this book maps central topics and approaches in the study of culture and thus provides systematic impetus for changed disciplinary and transdisciplinary research in the humanities and beyond – e.g., in the fields of sociology, economics and the study of religion.This work is the English translation by Adam Blauhut of an influential German book that has now been completely revised. It is a stimulating example of a cross-cultural translation between different theoretical cultures and also the first critical synthesis of cultural turns in the English-speaking world.

Intro -- Acknowledgements -- List of abbreviations -- Contributors -- Introduction -- Part I: Meaning, life and culture: The Natural Semantic Metalanguage approach -- 1. Prototypes, polysemy and constructional semantics: The lexicogrammar of the English verb climb -- 2. The comparative semantics of verbs of 'opening': West Africa vs Oceania -- 3. Gezellig: A Dutch cultural keyword unpacked -- 4. Royal semantics: Linguacultural reflections on the Danish address pronoun De -- 5. The Singlish interjection bojio -- 6. The semantics of bushfire in Australian English -- 7. The semantics of migrant in Australian English -- 8. The semantics of verbs of visual aesthetic appreciation in Russian -- 9. Christian values embedded in the Italian language: A semantic analysis of carità -- 10. The semantics of two loanwords in Navarrese Spanish -- 11. Time in Portuguese saudade and other words of longing -- 12. Lost in translation: A semantic analysis of no da in Japanese -- Part II: Meaning, life and culture: Perspectives -- 13. Locating 'mind' (and 'soul') cross-culturally -- 14. Teknocentric kin terms in Australian languages -- 15. Showing and not telling in a sign language -- 16. Games that people play: Capitalism as a game -- 17. Our ordinary lives: Pathways to a more human-oriented linguistics -- 18. On defining parts of speech with Generative Grammar and NSM -- 19. Cut-verbs of the Oceanic language Teop: A critical study of collecting and analysing data in a language documentation project -- 20. The depiction of sensing events in English and Kalam -- 21. Russian language-specific words in the light of parallel corpora -- 22. 'Sense of privacy' and 'sense of elbow': English vs Russian values and communicative styles -- 23. On the semantics of cup -- 24. Where we part from NSM: Understanding Warlpiri yangka and the Warlpiri expression of part-hood -- Envoi.

The closely interrelated essays in this volume address the question of the internal dynamism of the high culture of modernity in its paradoxical constitution as the complementary unity of strict opposites: the sciences (philosophy included) and the arts. Special attention is paid to the internal strains of these two great fields in our contemporaneity. It discusses on the one hand the role of experts and, on the other, that of the market in both of these areas . It also deals with the hermeneutical relationship between author - work - recipient and its historical transformations. Although essays deal with the complex philosophical issues, these are discussed in a clear way, approcheable for a person with a broad philosophical interest. They are, however, addressed primarily to philosophers, social scientists, culturologists and aestheticians.

New online technologies have brought with them a great promise of freedom. The computer and particularly the Internet have been represented as enabling technologies, turning consumers into users and users into producers. Furthermore, lay people and amateurs have been enthusiastically greeted as heroes of the digital era. This thoughtful study casts a fresh light on the shaping of user participation in the context of, among others, popular discourse in and around new media.Schäfer's groundbreaking research into hacking, fan communities and Web 2.0 applications demonstrates how the dynamic of innovation, control and interaction have shifted the boundaries of the traditional culture industry into the user domain. The media industry undergoes a shift from creating content to providing platforms for user driven social interactions and user-generated content. In this extended culture industry, participation unfolds not only in the co-creation of media content and software-based products, but also in the development and defense of distinctive media practices that represent a socio-political understanding of new technologies. - Nieuwe online technologieën brengen een grote belofte van bevrijding met zich mee. Leken en amateurs worden enthousiast als helden van het digitale tijdperk omhelsd. In dit boek analyseert Mirko Tobias Schäfer hoe de participatie van gebruikers daadwerkelijk vorm krijgt door deze in de context te bestuderen van onder meer het populaire discours rondom nieuwe media. Schäfer laat met behulp van onderzoek naar hackers, fancommunities en Web 2.0-applicaties zien hoe de dynamiek van innovatie, controle en interactie zorgt voor een uitbreiding van de traditionele cultuurindustrie naar het domein van de gebruikers.

The role of media projects in the modern world is growing. Today they are used in various spheres of activity of subjects of sociocultural communication. Theaters and museums, striving to remain a living part of society, are increasingly using media projects, providing their visitors with the opportunity to interact with the cultural achievements of the present and past.The article considers media projects as a promising communication technology in the development of cultural institutions. The article describes the transformation of the museum and theatrical space organization, the trend towards the growth of interactivity as a form of open dialogue between the visitor and the cultural institution. The author defines the concept of "media project in the field of art". Museums and theaters today are participants in the process of mediatization, they actively use digital communication technologies and new models of communication with the audience. There are considered examples of successful media projects using virtual and augmented reality technologies in Russian museums and theaters over the past few years, including in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The article focuses on the connection of cultural institutions with new media — both of them disseminate information content, seek to gain and retain the attention of the audience. There are described examples of new media that have a successful experience in the implementation of educational projects. The article also discusses culture-oriented media projects in the field of education, which contributes to the formation and strengthening of the cultural competence of a modern specialist in any field.There are formulated the problems that a cultural institution may face at the stages of planning and implementing a media project. The author comes to the conclusion that media projects help to attract a wide audience to a cultural institution and retain the interest of its regular visitors; and interactivity, gamification and high-quality design will bring media projects in the field of art to a qualitatively new level.

This study aimed to analyze the reasons that the Regent of Bondowoso chose Madurese culture to be a tourist destination for Bondowoso Regency, and the impact of the commodification of Madurese culture on the welfare of the Bondowoso community. The theory of commodification and historical method were used in this study. The primary data were collected through participatory observation, interview, and colonial sources (documentation), while secondary data were collected from various sources which include published works, results of related studies, and related government reports. The population was the Madurese community in Bondowoso Regency. The results of the study had proven that Madurese Culture like Kerapan Sapi and Sapi Sonok (cow's beauty contest) had been contesting in front of the public since the Dutch colonial period, while Ronteg Singo Ulung, Pojien Dance and Petik Kopi ritual had been used as tourism commodities in Bondowoso Regency since 2017. In this importance, the Regent of Bondowoso chose Madurese culture as a lure for tourists; both domestic and foreign tourists. This action was to improve the welfare of the community, as well as generating revenue for the Regional Government and Village Government.

Intro -- Contents -- Editors and Contributors -- 1 (Re)visiting Geographies of Beer -- Abstract -- Why Beer Matters -- Why Geography Matters -- Structure of the Book -- References -- Culture -- 2 Porter for the Geography of Beer -- Abstract -- Origins -- Expansion Across Great Britain -- Ireland -- Northern Europe -- Western Europe -- North America -- The East and South -- Decline and Rebirth -- References -- 3 The Branding Geography of Surrey Craft Breweries -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Local Craft Appeal Over Global Brands -- Is There a Case for a Beer Terroir? -- Sense of Place -- Geographic Brand Associations -- Faux Locals -- Local Name Associations -- Surrey County: Between Coast and Capital -- Economics of Surrey -- Physical Geography of Surrey -- Research Approach -- Storytelling -- Tillingbourne Brewery Limited, Lee Nicholls -- Thames Side Brewery, Andrew Hayward, and Michele Gibson -- Geographic Rootedness of Surrey Craft Beer Versus the Top Ten -- Concluding Summary -- References -- 4 Tumunu, the Bush Beer Bar Tradition of Atiu, Cook Islands -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Kava -- Growth of Alcohol -- Origins of the Tumunu -- Tumunu Today -- Brewing -- Social Setting -- Future of the Tumunu -- Conclusion -- References -- 5 The (R)evolution of the Craft Beer Scene in Poland After 2010 -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Background of Changes: Characteristic of Polish Beer Market -- The Emergence of the Craft Beer Revolution in Poland -- Polish Craft Beer Revolution-Geographical Approach -- Cultural and Societal Effects of Craft Beer Revolution in Poland -- Conclusions -- References -- 6 Planting the Seed: Innovation Diffusion of Craft Breweries in Florida -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Background -- Methodology -- Data Analysis Methodologies -- Results -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- Appendix -- References.

This article postulates that recent generations in India, particularly the middle and upper-middle classes, have experienced increased wealth due to the government's open market policy, introduced after 1991. As a result of this improved financial situation, these consumers are now able to purchase affordable luxury goods. One notable trend emerging from this development is the rise in popularity of camouflage patterns in fashion and accessories. These patterns evoke emotions of military association, rebellion, strength, durability, ruggedness and a sense of distinctiveness from the rest of society. Surprisingly, even though camouflage is intended to conceal and blend in with surroundings, it has become a prominent aspect of popular culture in India. The younger generation aspires to stand out and possess larger-than-life personalities, perhaps influenced by the impact of globalization. Various audio-visual media, such as sci-fi literature and superheroes depicted on over-the-top (OTT) platforms contribute significantly to this trend, with fashion statements playing a crucial role in shaping these perceptions. In response to such demand, even international brands have started producing products featuring camouflage patterns for the Indian market. The widespread popularity of camo fashion and accessories can be observed in almost all public spaces across India.
The primary focus of this article is on exploring the popularity of camouflage in fashion accessories, design and trends by studying consumers' preferences for leading global and local brands. Through a comprehensive literature review, a research gap in this area has been identified. The study concentrates on fashion accessories in India and takes a perspective of percolation of camouflage in the fashion market. The methodology involves the study of primary and secondary sources for documentation, and a survey was conducted to gain insights into consumers' perspectives. By conducting a literature review and a thorough data analysis, the article reaches its conclusions.

This study empirically tests the "Culture of Spending" hypothesis (Payne, 199la). According to this hypothesis, the longer congressmen stay in office, the more likely they are to support federal spending. Spending behavior in this study is measured by the National Taxpayers Union (NTU) Congressional Spending Score. Samples are drawn from annual spending scores for all U.S. representatives and senators who served in office between 1975 and 1993. This study finds no statistical support for the hypothesis that congressmen have an increasing propensity to support federal spending the longer they stay in office. Furthermore, we are able to explain why other studies obtain results different from ours.

Cultural history : an American refuge for a German idea / Hinrich C. Seeba -- The image of culture, or, What Münsterberg saw in the movies / Eric Ames -- Tacitus Redivivus, or, Taking stock : A.B. Faust's assessment of the German element in America / Claudia Liebrand -- The St. Louis World's Fair of 1904 as a site of cultural transfer : German and German-American participation / Paul Michael Lützeler -- Absolute speculation : the St. Louis Hegelians and the question of American national identity / Matt Erlin -- Reading Alexander von Humboldt : cosmopolitan naturalist with an American spirit / Kirsten Belgum -- Nietzsche : socialist, anarchist, feminist / Robert C. Holub -- Domestic/ated romance and capitalist enterprise : Annis Lee Wister's Americanization of German fiction / Lynne Tatlock -- Pictures of travel : Heine in America / Jeffrey Grossman -- Retroactive dissimilation : Louis Untermeyer, the "American Heine" / Jeffrey L. Sammons -- A tramp abroad and at home : European and American racism in Mark Twain / Linda Rugg -- New country, old secrets : Heinrich Börnstein's Die Geheimnisse von St. Louis (1851) / Gerhild Scholz Williams -- The Americanization of Franz Lieber and the Encyclopedia americana / Gerhard Weiss -- From domestic farce to abolitionist satire : Reinhold Solger's Reframing of the union (1860) / Lorie A. Vanchena

This paper studies the role of culture in shaping unemployment outcomes. The empirical analysis is based on local comparisons across a language barrier in Switzerland. This Röstigraben separates cultural groups, but neither labor markets nor political jurisdictions. Local contrasts across the language border identify the role of culture for unemployment. Our findings indicate that differences in culture explain differences in unemployment duration on the order of 20 %. Moreover, we find that horizontal transmission of culture is more important than vertical transmission of culture and that culture is about as important as strong changes to the benefit duration.