In current patterns of media, old media and new media both prevail in modern society. Since media is a too broad term, this article will focus on the film industry. It will state whether the imperialism of Hollywood, ...In current patterns of media, old media and new media both prevail in modern society. Since media is a too broad term, this article will focus on the film industry. It will state whether the imperialism of Hollywood, a typical media giant, exists in the film industry and its influence on cultural globalization.展开更多
When medium itself has become message and gets disproportionate importance, the substance of the message gets pushed back. Influence of visual media on culture and people has been increasing day by day. Though it infl...When medium itself has become message and gets disproportionate importance, the substance of the message gets pushed back. Influence of visual media on culture and people has been increasing day by day. Though it influences people both positively and negatively, it affects more adversely than otherwise as the media has begun affecting the very identity of the masses and reduced them to passive subjects. The plurality of culture and identity of people in the third world countries are at stake. Strong resistance of the masses supported by a new order of international information is the need of the hour. Keeping this in mind, a revisit to the influence of visual media is deliberated here.展开更多
This paper takes a cursory look at the conceptual framework of what cultural imperialism entails with particular study of its socio-political consequences in contemporary Nigerian society, and a closer look at the tra...This paper takes a cursory look at the conceptual framework of what cultural imperialism entails with particular study of its socio-political consequences in contemporary Nigerian society, and a closer look at the transportation and importation of western cultural values and the implantation of same in Nigeria thereby almost completely eclipsing the hitherto African cultural conservatism of the Nigerian state. Clear examples of this cultural transplant are given in this work, including but not limited to the use of English language in place of the indigenous languages for communication even when there are no foreigners, smoking of cigarettes, ladies putting on trousers, abortions as a means of birth control, free premarital and extramarital sexual relationships, and homosexuality and gay practices. These which were viewed as an anathema to Nigeria＇s cultural values have supplanted the traditional conservatism of the Nigerian people. This work particularly looks at Chimamanda Adichie＇s Purple Hibiscus and distills classical cases of cultural imperialism. Adichie through the character Eugene, captures cultural imperialism as seen in the life of this vastly brainwashed ＂been-to＂ who is clearly portrayed as an imperial lackey, capitalist, and apologist. Also, the character of Rev. Father Benedict, a Briton, who often found any indigenous songs in St. Agnes Parish was quite offensive. The work also captures cultural imperialism in the ironical contempt with which the catholic devotee, Eugene, treats his own father, Papa Nnukwu, steeped in the traditional African cultural values, and Eugene viewes him as Godlessness. The essay concludes by identifying the cultural crises that cultural imperialism creates in the Nigerian state, and recommends ways of diluting and diffusing the present cultural imperialism as a solution to the myriad of socio-political crises currently experienced by the Nigerian society.展开更多
English linguistic imperialism is that the dominance of English as a world language and sets out to analysis how the language became so dominant. It looks at the spread of English, in order to ascertain whether the la...English linguistic imperialism is that the dominance of English as a world language and sets out to analysis how the language became so dominant. It looks at the spread of English, in order to ascertain whether the language has actively promoted as aninstrument of the foreign policy of the major English-speaking states, and if so, in what ways.Last, it will provide a description of language pedagogy, the scientific study of language learning and language teaching, has beenisolated from the social sciences and political disconnection.展开更多
English,as a global language,has expanded on many countries and fields.With the spread of English,scholars started to look at the influence it has brought to culture,economy,and politics.Even though English is accepte...English,as a global language,has expanded on many countries and fields.With the spread of English,scholars started to look at the influence it has brought to culture,economy,and politics.Even though English is accepted by different countries,the debate on its spread and influence is always in a hot spot.As linguistic imperialism being used to describe the position of English,it is also contentious.展开更多
English spreading from a tiny scale to a global dimension, allowing countries and citizens to participate fully in global prosperity. English gradually becomes dominant in educational, political, economic and cultural...English spreading from a tiny scale to a global dimension, allowing countries and citizens to participate fully in global prosperity. English gradually becomes dominant in educational, political, economic and cultural aspects. Regarding the dominance of English as a neutral international language, rather than the evidence of linguistic imperialism can be controversial.展开更多
The US presence in East Asia is not simply a result of the victory over Japan in WW2,but a legacy of the US takeover of the Spanish overseas empire in 1898.Today,the threat of war between China and the US has little t...The US presence in East Asia is not simply a result of the victory over Japan in WW2,but a legacy of the US takeover of the Spanish overseas empire in 1898.Today,the threat of war between China and the US has little to do with Allison's Thucydides trap,which is based on a misreading of Thucydides'work:It originates from what in China is seen as a US imperial presence that mirrors Western inter-ference in Chinese affairs during the so-called“century of humiliation.”China is an authoritarian state with regional hegemonic ambitions,yet the West has been endorsing other authoritarian states,even absolute monarchies,that fit its geopoliti-cal interests.Notwithstanding the purported US support of“freedom”and“democ-racy,”the US in East Asia has been carrying out a foreign policy that,as an exten-sion of misinterpretations of the Monroe Doctrine,is a legacy of empire.This legacy is too often overlooked,while overseas interests are justified on the basis of secu-rity concerns.Thucydides is relevant,but to compare the American and Athenian empires and their demise,not to drag China into US geopolitical discourse,when focus should have long been on Russia.Anti-colonial theory shows how interstate relations,in particular in the East Asian context,are not defined by Thucydides trap,but Thrasymachus paradox.展开更多
The English language is seen by the Chinese as a tool of significant pragmatic value, both by the individual and the state. Discourse on English language education within China has, both historically and at present, p...The English language is seen by the Chinese as a tool of significant pragmatic value, both by the individual and the state. Discourse on English language education within China has, both historically and at present, pitted the pragmatic value of English against concerns of cultural and linguistic erosion and imposition. Concerns over the corrupting impact the English language may have on the Chinese language, and further on Chinese culture, uneasily coexist with an acceptance of the English language＇s role as the key to modernization and economic development. Voices of past and present, have at their core a desire for the protection of a reified cultural identity or essence. However, cultural and linguistic influence has not merely been imposed upon China from external forces, but has been actively drawn in by domestic forces. Such domestic forces range from foreign language education policies that meet the demands of a globalized market-driven economy, to a market demand for English language media such as TV programs, movies and literature. Ultimately, the presence and significance of these domestic forces undermines a view of the English language as a vehicle of cultural imperialism in China.展开更多
Within the framework of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol, international carbon politics inevitably presents itself as the logic or essence of ＂ecological imperialism,＂...Within the framework of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol, international carbon politics inevitably presents itself as the logic or essence of ＂ecological imperialism,＂ reflecting a few Western countries＇ expansion and development of their historically formed international hierarchical superiority or exclusive hegemony on the basis of their domestic capitalist economies and politics. This is an intrinsic obstacle to creating a more equitable, democratic and effective global climate or environmental governance system. Criticism of international carbon politics and its ＂ecological imperialism,＂ based on traditional ＂green-left＂ theories from Marxist philosophy and political economy, provides a theoretical basis for seeking an alternative way to cope with global climate change effectively. As a responsible developing country, China＇s response to climate change is not only an internal requirement for the promotion of its own sustainable development, but also reflects its responsibility to create a community of shared future for mankind. This rationale for our time determines that it is necessary for China to become a world leader in coping with global climate change and environmental governance through a leadership which lies in making a contribution rather than fighting for hegemony.展开更多
Lenin＇s theory of imperialism, which was based on a combination of Marxist theory with active reference to and dialectical critique of the theories of classical imperialism current at the time, provides an empirical ...Lenin＇s theory of imperialism, which was based on a combination of Marxist theory with active reference to and dialectical critique of the theories of classical imperialism current at the time, provides an empirical analysis of the historical logic and laws of motion of capitalism. It realizes the sublation of theory and ideology by means of critical, explanatory and constructive logic, displaying a unique theoretical originality. Lenin＇s theory of imperialism offers a theoretical reflection on the development of capitalism and its historical trends; it is a practical response to the world structural contradictions arising from imperialism, an epochal reflection that vigorously explores and constructs the value claims of a new civilization and provides in-depth Marxist view of world history. The methodology and general principles of Lenin＇s study of imperialism are based on the materialist view of history. They are not out of date, nor are the propositions in his theory of imperialism, based as they are on research into monopoly. At the same time as it declared war on the values, systems and practices of the old world, Lenin＇s theory provided a completely new cognitive method, philosophical attitude and ideal values for the future society. This has become the precious wealth of mankind, wealth that transcends historical time and space.展开更多
In European politics,the issue of neo-liberalism is both dominant and contested.This political position has a foundation in an influential economic theory.This economic variant of a universal theory of human behaviour...In European politics,the issue of neo-liberalism is both dominant and contested.This political position has a foundation in an influential economic theory.This economic variant of a universal theory of human behaviour is known as‘economic imperialism’.It is very influential in the other social sciences as well.The‘rationalchoice-model’(RCM)is frequently employed to explain social phenomena.The RCM,formally speaking,is the approach of neoclassical economic theory.By scrutinising some presuppositions of economic imperialism,it becomes clear,however,that this approach cannot offer a universal theory of human behaviour.These considerations are not a criticism of economic rationality as such but of a specific interpretation of this rationality,namely that of economic imperialism.Although basic ideas of the RCM are criticised within the discourse of economics itself,such criticism has a primarily empirical nature.By contrast,this article develops a reflexive argument that concerns the framework of the RCM itself.RCM starts from assumptions that it does not justify,or is even unable to justify.Two of these assumptions are discussed in-depth:the givenness of preferences and the quantifiability of utility.It turns out that preferences of rational beings are not merely given but continuously evaluated.Moreover,preferences qua goals of action have a non-quantitative character:they are constituted by values.Values make up the foundation of(quantifiable)goods or preferences in the economic sense.展开更多
English is the main link language across cultures today.The native English speakers benefit most from the English hegemonism for they share the English centered information flows and the recognitions of the scientific...English is the main link language across cultures today.The native English speakers benefit most from the English hegemonism for they share the English centered information flows and the recognitions of the scientific achievements.English native users may be more competitive in academic fields and other related industries(such as publishing industry)because of the language they speak.And the problem of endangered languages is essentially due to the worldwide spread and hegemony of English in the world.The worldwide use of English has destroyed the linguistic diversity of the world.展开更多
Imperialism,久违了!曾几何时,Down with U. S. Imperialism!(打倒美帝国主义)口号响彻神州大地。本文的Imperialism仍指美国,不过,是法国的农业部长对美国的快餐店在全球蔓延的现象提出了强烈抗议。为什么?因为,美国快餐是目前世界obes...Imperialism,久违了!曾几何时,Down with U. S. Imperialism!(打倒美帝国主义)口号响彻神州大地。本文的Imperialism仍指美国,不过,是法国的农业部长对美国的快餐店在全球蔓延的现象提出了强烈抗议。为什么?因为,美国快餐是目前世界obesity(肥胖症)的罪魁!展开更多
The study of parental food provisioning is essential for understanding the breeding ecology of birds.We conducted the first study using accelerometry to detect food provisioning in birds,using Support Vector Machine(S...The study of parental food provisioning is essential for understanding the breeding ecology of birds.We conducted the first study using accelerometry to detect food provisioning in birds,using Support Vector Machine(SVM)models to identify when adults feed chicks of three different age classes.Accelerometers were attached to the head of adult female Imperial Shags(Leucocarbo atriceps),and various attributes derived from the acceleration signals were used to train SVM models for each chick age class.Model performance improved with chick age class,with SVM models achieving high overall accuracy(>88%)and highest sensitivity in older chick categories(>91%).However,precision values,especially for younger chicks,remained relatively low(between 26%and 45%).The application of a time filter based on the minimum duration of the observed food provisioning behaviours for each chick age category,improved model performance by reducing false provisioning behaviours,particularly in the model for older chicks,which showed the highest precision(72.4%).This study highlights the effectiveness of accelerometry and machine learning in studying parental food provisioning in birds,providing a rapid and accurate data collection method to complement traditional techniques.The described methodology can be applied to any bird species that exhibits distinctive movements while feeding its offspring and has suitable characteristics for attaching an accelerometer to the body part that best captures this movement.Finally,it is hoped that the results of this study will contribute to future research on key questions in parental investment theory and reproductive strategies in birds.展开更多
Based on the introduction about the gardening conception,layout and method of Chengde Imperial Summer Resort,this study analyzed the eco-consciousness in the gardening and the landscape benefits,ecological benefits,so...Based on the introduction about the gardening conception,layout and method of Chengde Imperial Summer Resort,this study analyzed the eco-consciousness in the gardening and the landscape benefits,ecological benefits,social benefits and economic benefits it has generated.展开更多
Hong Kong belongs to China. However, Hong Kong has been a colony of the British Empire for 154 years and 11 months and it has been under Japan rule for three years and eight years. Hong Kong returned to China in 1997....Hong Kong belongs to China. However, Hong Kong has been a colony of the British Empire for 154 years and 11 months and it has been under Japan rule for three years and eight years. Hong Kong returned to China in 1997. Its special history has significant influence on the language development in Hong Kong. During the period of British Empire, the popularity of Christianity, the commercial usefulness of English and high prestige in the society have resulted in the widely spread of English.In addition, English-medium education is in a relatively high state under the colonial regime while Chinese-medium education to some extent is not emphasized. The government has ruled that if parents would like their children to be educated in a good government school, they need to receive English-medium education. Consequently, the majority of parents would like their children to be educated by English. Apart from that, English has a legal status as an official language during British Colonialism period in Hong Kong. Lastly, some scholars supported the existence of a new English variety in Hong Kong(Hong Kong English), but others do not believe that. The requirements of language policies and the process of language spread in Hong Kong could be explained using some theories such as‘linguistic imperialism',‘Kachru's concentric circles' and‘Schneider's five stages'. For instance, from Kachru's perspective, the development of English in Hong Kong could be placed at the beginning of the third stage.It will firstly demonstrate some primary language policies in Hong Kong before its‘Handover'to China. And then, it will show several significant language spread theories and focus on relating them to the requirements of language policies and the process of language spread in Hong Kong.展开更多
重读中国女性生命故事,曼素恩等著,台北:五南出版社,2011重读中国女性生命故事,游鉴明、胡缨、季家珍主编,南京:江苏人民出版社,2012Women’s poetry of late imperial China:Transforming the inner chambers,Xiaorong Li,University o...重读中国女性生命故事,曼素恩等著,台北:五南出版社,2011重读中国女性生命故事,游鉴明、胡缨、季家珍主编,南京:江苏人民出版社,2012Women’s poetry of late imperial China:Transforming the inner chambers,Xiaorong Li,University of Washington Press,2012女性、战争与回忆——三十五位重庆妇女的讲述,李丹柯,香港:香港中文大学出版社,2013Courtesans,concubines,and the cult of female fidelity,Beverly Bossler,Harvard University Asia Center,2013Women shall not rule:Imperial wives and concubines in China from Han to Liao,Keith McMahon,Rowman&Littlefield Publishers。展开更多
In mainstream economics （the neoclassical economics）, it is accepted that every company that competes under the perfect competition market has the same technological equipment. So, technology is approached as a simp...In mainstream economics （the neoclassical economics）, it is accepted that every company that competes under the perfect competition market has the same technological equipment. So, technology is approached as a simple efficiency increase whose source is unknown. In terms of established economics view, technology is like a ＂black box＂ that cannot be predicted. As the creator of the concept of＂creative destruction＂, Joseph Schumpeter （1883-1950） caused significant changes in terms of the view of neoclassical economics about technology. On one hand, Schumpeter created a new point of view about the concept of＂innovation＂ by using key concepts, such as ＂invention＂, ＂imitation＂, and ＂business cycles＂. Schumpeter＇s ＂creative destruction＂ concept carries out the role of a new map for the new institutional economics trend which accepts ＂technology＂ as an institution. On the other hand, if one is to understand why the ideology differs between neoclassical economics and new institutional economics, ＂transaction costs＂ should be analyzed. Since, transaction costs and creative destruction have a relationship between each other; Schumpeter and Coase＇s ideas are resembling each other. While doing this, this paper will try to discuss the question of how to accept the technology as ＂external＂ instead of ＂internal＂ limit neoclassical economics. In this process, it will primarily base the dimension on the concept of＂technology＂ developed by Schumpeter. The second station is an inquiry between Schumpeter＇s and Coase＇s ideas about technology. Although new institutional economics （NIE） and neoclassical economics can be confused, they can be seperated from each other by the way they look at technology. Because, technology is accepted as an external theme by neoclassical economics, on the contrary, NIE acceptes technology as an internal fact. One of the most important reasons why technology is internal in terms of NIE can be evaluated by ＂transaction costs＂. As a result, the author will give effort to create a critical presentation in order to readdress the viewpoint of mainstream economics about ＂technology＂.展开更多
文摘In current patterns of media, old media and new media both prevail in modern society. Since media is a too broad term, this article will focus on the film industry. It will state whether the imperialism of Hollywood, a typical media giant, exists in the film industry and its influence on cultural globalization.
文摘When medium itself has become message and gets disproportionate importance, the substance of the message gets pushed back. Influence of visual media on culture and people has been increasing day by day. Though it influences people both positively and negatively, it affects more adversely than otherwise as the media has begun affecting the very identity of the masses and reduced them to passive subjects. The plurality of culture and identity of people in the third world countries are at stake. Strong resistance of the masses supported by a new order of international information is the need of the hour. Keeping this in mind, a revisit to the influence of visual media is deliberated here.
文摘This paper takes a cursory look at the conceptual framework of what cultural imperialism entails with particular study of its socio-political consequences in contemporary Nigerian society, and a closer look at the transportation and importation of western cultural values and the implantation of same in Nigeria thereby almost completely eclipsing the hitherto African cultural conservatism of the Nigerian state. Clear examples of this cultural transplant are given in this work, including but not limited to the use of English language in place of the indigenous languages for communication even when there are no foreigners, smoking of cigarettes, ladies putting on trousers, abortions as a means of birth control, free premarital and extramarital sexual relationships, and homosexuality and gay practices. These which were viewed as an anathema to Nigeria＇s cultural values have supplanted the traditional conservatism of the Nigerian people. This work particularly looks at Chimamanda Adichie＇s Purple Hibiscus and distills classical cases of cultural imperialism. Adichie through the character Eugene, captures cultural imperialism as seen in the life of this vastly brainwashed ＂been-to＂ who is clearly portrayed as an imperial lackey, capitalist, and apologist. Also, the character of Rev. Father Benedict, a Briton, who often found any indigenous songs in St. Agnes Parish was quite offensive. The work also captures cultural imperialism in the ironical contempt with which the catholic devotee, Eugene, treats his own father, Papa Nnukwu, steeped in the traditional African cultural values, and Eugene viewes him as Godlessness. The essay concludes by identifying the cultural crises that cultural imperialism creates in the Nigerian state, and recommends ways of diluting and diffusing the present cultural imperialism as a solution to the myriad of socio-political crises currently experienced by the Nigerian society.
文摘English linguistic imperialism is that the dominance of English as a world language and sets out to analysis how the language became so dominant. It looks at the spread of English, in order to ascertain whether the language has actively promoted as aninstrument of the foreign policy of the major English-speaking states, and if so, in what ways.Last, it will provide a description of language pedagogy, the scientific study of language learning and language teaching, has beenisolated from the social sciences and political disconnection.
文摘English,as a global language,has expanded on many countries and fields.With the spread of English,scholars started to look at the influence it has brought to culture,economy,and politics.Even though English is accepted by different countries,the debate on its spread and influence is always in a hot spot.As linguistic imperialism being used to describe the position of English,it is also contentious.
文摘English spreading from a tiny scale to a global dimension, allowing countries and citizens to participate fully in global prosperity. English gradually becomes dominant in educational, political, economic and cultural aspects. Regarding the dominance of English as a neutral international language, rather than the evidence of linguistic imperialism can be controversial.
文摘The US presence in East Asia is not simply a result of the victory over Japan in WW2,but a legacy of the US takeover of the Spanish overseas empire in 1898.Today,the threat of war between China and the US has little to do with Allison's Thucydides trap,which is based on a misreading of Thucydides'work:It originates from what in China is seen as a US imperial presence that mirrors Western inter-ference in Chinese affairs during the so-called“century of humiliation.”China is an authoritarian state with regional hegemonic ambitions,yet the West has been endorsing other authoritarian states,even absolute monarchies,that fit its geopoliti-cal interests.Notwithstanding the purported US support of“freedom”and“democ-racy,”the US in East Asia has been carrying out a foreign policy that,as an exten-sion of misinterpretations of the Monroe Doctrine,is a legacy of empire.This legacy is too often overlooked,while overseas interests are justified on the basis of secu-rity concerns.Thucydides is relevant,but to compare the American and Athenian empires and their demise,not to drag China into US geopolitical discourse,when focus should have long been on Russia.Anti-colonial theory shows how interstate relations,in particular in the East Asian context,are not defined by Thucydides trap,but Thrasymachus paradox.
文摘The English language is seen by the Chinese as a tool of significant pragmatic value, both by the individual and the state. Discourse on English language education within China has, both historically and at present, pitted the pragmatic value of English against concerns of cultural and linguistic erosion and imposition. Concerns over the corrupting impact the English language may have on the Chinese language, and further on Chinese culture, uneasily coexist with an acceptance of the English language＇s role as the key to modernization and economic development. Voices of past and present, have at their core a desire for the protection of a reified cultural identity or essence. However, cultural and linguistic influence has not merely been imposed upon China from external forces, but has been actively drawn in by domestic forces. Such domestic forces range from foreign language education policies that meet the demands of a globalized market-driven economy, to a market demand for English language media such as TV programs, movies and literature. Ultimately, the presence and significance of these domestic forces undermines a view of the English language as a vehicle of cultural imperialism in China.
文摘Within the framework of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol, international carbon politics inevitably presents itself as the logic or essence of ＂ecological imperialism,＂ reflecting a few Western countries＇ expansion and development of their historically formed international hierarchical superiority or exclusive hegemony on the basis of their domestic capitalist economies and politics. This is an intrinsic obstacle to creating a more equitable, democratic and effective global climate or environmental governance system. Criticism of international carbon politics and its ＂ecological imperialism,＂ based on traditional ＂green-left＂ theories from Marxist philosophy and political economy, provides a theoretical basis for seeking an alternative way to cope with global climate change effectively. As a responsible developing country, China＇s response to climate change is not only an internal requirement for the promotion of its own sustainable development, but also reflects its responsibility to create a community of shared future for mankind. This rationale for our time determines that it is necessary for China to become a world leader in coping with global climate change and environmental governance through a leadership which lies in making a contribution rather than fighting for hegemony.
文摘Lenin＇s theory of imperialism, which was based on a combination of Marxist theory with active reference to and dialectical critique of the theories of classical imperialism current at the time, provides an empirical analysis of the historical logic and laws of motion of capitalism. It realizes the sublation of theory and ideology by means of critical, explanatory and constructive logic, displaying a unique theoretical originality. Lenin＇s theory of imperialism offers a theoretical reflection on the development of capitalism and its historical trends; it is a practical response to the world structural contradictions arising from imperialism, an epochal reflection that vigorously explores and constructs the value claims of a new civilization and provides in-depth Marxist view of world history. The methodology and general principles of Lenin＇s study of imperialism are based on the materialist view of history. They are not out of date, nor are the propositions in his theory of imperialism, based as they are on research into monopoly. At the same time as it declared war on the values, systems and practices of the old world, Lenin＇s theory provided a completely new cognitive method, philosophical attitude and ideal values for the future society. This has become the precious wealth of mankind, wealth that transcends historical time and space.
文摘In European politics,the issue of neo-liberalism is both dominant and contested.This political position has a foundation in an influential economic theory.This economic variant of a universal theory of human behaviour is known as‘economic imperialism’.It is very influential in the other social sciences as well.The‘rationalchoice-model’(RCM)is frequently employed to explain social phenomena.The RCM,formally speaking,is the approach of neoclassical economic theory.By scrutinising some presuppositions of economic imperialism,it becomes clear,however,that this approach cannot offer a universal theory of human behaviour.These considerations are not a criticism of economic rationality as such but of a specific interpretation of this rationality,namely that of economic imperialism.Although basic ideas of the RCM are criticised within the discourse of economics itself,such criticism has a primarily empirical nature.By contrast,this article develops a reflexive argument that concerns the framework of the RCM itself.RCM starts from assumptions that it does not justify,or is even unable to justify.Two of these assumptions are discussed in-depth:the givenness of preferences and the quantifiability of utility.It turns out that preferences of rational beings are not merely given but continuously evaluated.Moreover,preferences qua goals of action have a non-quantitative character:they are constituted by values.Values make up the foundation of(quantifiable)goods or preferences in the economic sense.
文摘English is the main link language across cultures today.The native English speakers benefit most from the English hegemonism for they share the English centered information flows and the recognitions of the scientific achievements.English native users may be more competitive in academic fields and other related industries(such as publishing industry)because of the language they speak.And the problem of endangered languages is essentially due to the worldwide spread and hegemony of English in the world.The worldwide use of English has destroyed the linguistic diversity of the world.
文摘Imperialism,久违了!曾几何时,Down with U. S. Imperialism!(打倒美帝国主义)口号响彻神州大地。本文的Imperialism仍指美国,不过,是法国的农业部长对美国的快餐店在全球蔓延的现象提出了强烈抗议。为什么?因为,美国快餐是目前世界obesity(肥胖症)的罪魁!
基金supported by a grant from the National Agency for the Promotion of Science and Technology of Argentina(grant PICT,2017-1996 to AGL)by two awards,one from the Association of Field Ornithologists and the other from Aves Argentinas to MDC。
文摘The study of parental food provisioning is essential for understanding the breeding ecology of birds.We conducted the first study using accelerometry to detect food provisioning in birds,using Support Vector Machine(SVM)models to identify when adults feed chicks of three different age classes.Accelerometers were attached to the head of adult female Imperial Shags(Leucocarbo atriceps),and various attributes derived from the acceleration signals were used to train SVM models for each chick age class.Model performance improved with chick age class,with SVM models achieving high overall accuracy(>88%)and highest sensitivity in older chick categories(>91%).However,precision values,especially for younger chicks,remained relatively low(between 26%and 45%).The application of a time filter based on the minimum duration of the observed food provisioning behaviours for each chick age category,improved model performance by reducing false provisioning behaviours,particularly in the model for older chicks,which showed the highest precision(72.4%).This study highlights the effectiveness of accelerometry and machine learning in studying parental food provisioning in birds,providing a rapid and accurate data collection method to complement traditional techniques.The described methodology can be applied to any bird species that exhibits distinctive movements while feeding its offspring and has suitable characteristics for attaching an accelerometer to the body part that best captures this movement.Finally,it is hoped that the results of this study will contribute to future research on key questions in parental investment theory and reproductive strategies in birds.
文摘Based on the introduction about the gardening conception,layout and method of Chengde Imperial Summer Resort,this study analyzed the eco-consciousness in the gardening and the landscape benefits,ecological benefits,social benefits and economic benefits it has generated.
文摘Hong Kong belongs to China. However, Hong Kong has been a colony of the British Empire for 154 years and 11 months and it has been under Japan rule for three years and eight years. Hong Kong returned to China in 1997. Its special history has significant influence on the language development in Hong Kong. During the period of British Empire, the popularity of Christianity, the commercial usefulness of English and high prestige in the society have resulted in the widely spread of English.In addition, English-medium education is in a relatively high state under the colonial regime while Chinese-medium education to some extent is not emphasized. The government has ruled that if parents would like their children to be educated in a good government school, they need to receive English-medium education. Consequently, the majority of parents would like their children to be educated by English. Apart from that, English has a legal status as an official language during British Colonialism period in Hong Kong. Lastly, some scholars supported the existence of a new English variety in Hong Kong(Hong Kong English), but others do not believe that. The requirements of language policies and the process of language spread in Hong Kong could be explained using some theories such as‘linguistic imperialism',‘Kachru's concentric circles' and‘Schneider's five stages'. For instance, from Kachru's perspective, the development of English in Hong Kong could be placed at the beginning of the third stage.It will firstly demonstrate some primary language policies in Hong Kong before its‘Handover'to China. And then, it will show several significant language spread theories and focus on relating them to the requirements of language policies and the process of language spread in Hong Kong.
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文摘In mainstream economics （the neoclassical economics）, it is accepted that every company that competes under the perfect competition market has the same technological equipment. So, technology is approached as a simple efficiency increase whose source is unknown. In terms of established economics view, technology is like a ＂black box＂ that cannot be predicted. As the creator of the concept of＂creative destruction＂, Joseph Schumpeter （1883-1950） caused significant changes in terms of the view of neoclassical economics about technology. On one hand, Schumpeter created a new point of view about the concept of＂innovation＂ by using key concepts, such as ＂invention＂, ＂imitation＂, and ＂business cycles＂. Schumpeter＇s ＂creative destruction＂ concept carries out the role of a new map for the new institutional economics trend which accepts ＂technology＂ as an institution. On the other hand, if one is to understand why the ideology differs between neoclassical economics and new institutional economics, ＂transaction costs＂ should be analyzed. Since, transaction costs and creative destruction have a relationship between each other; Schumpeter and Coase＇s ideas are resembling each other. While doing this, this paper will try to discuss the question of how to accept the technology as ＂external＂ instead of ＂internal＂ limit neoclassical economics. In this process, it will primarily base the dimension on the concept of＂technology＂ developed by Schumpeter. The second station is an inquiry between Schumpeter＇s and Coase＇s ideas about technology. Although new institutional economics （NIE） and neoclassical economics can be confused, they can be seperated from each other by the way they look at technology. Because, technology is accepted as an external theme by neoclassical economics, on the contrary, NIE acceptes technology as an internal fact. One of the most important reasons why technology is internal in terms of NIE can be evaluated by ＂transaction costs＂. As a result, the author will give effort to create a critical presentation in order to readdress the viewpoint of mainstream economics about ＂technology＂.
