How does the universe of ideas interact with the chances of success of entire societies? Throughout his long and fruitful career, Itamar Even-Zohar has devoted himself to the study of complex cultural systems, seeking to understand how they are built and how they interact with each other. In this collection of papers, his inquiry deals with the ideational work and the strategies that can lead to the survival and prosperity of some societies, while the absence of idea-makers can bring an end to the trajectories of their communities. To explore this theme, this volume is based on the discussion of concepts related to ideational work, ideas, strategies and cultural repertoire, using analyses about examples from world history, which contribute to understanding the construction and potential of the moment in which we live. (Carolina Alves Magaldi)
Author(s): Even-Zohar, Itamar
Edition: 4
Publisher: The Culture Research Lab., Tel Aviv University
Year: 2021
Language: English
Pages: 179
City: Tel Aviv
COVER
Ideational laborand the productionof social energy
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CONTENTS
PREFACE TO THE FOURTH EDITION
INTRODUCTION
IDEATIONAL LABOR AND THE SUCCESS OF SOCIETIES
THE COMPLEXITY OF CULTURE AND THE SUSTAINABILITY OF GROUPS
INTERCULTURAL COMPETITION OVER RESOURCES VIA CONTESTS FOR SYMBOLIC CAPITALS
IDEA-MAKERS, CULTURE ENTREPRENEURS, MAKERS OF LIFE IMAGES, AND THE PROSPECTS OF SUCCESS
CULTURE PLANNING, COHESION, AND THE MAKING AND MAINTENANCE OF ENTITIES
THE MARKET OF COLLECTIVE IDENTITIES AND LEGACY WORK
INTELLECTUALS IN ANTIQUITY
DATED SOLUTIONS AND THE INDUSTRY OF IDEAS
WHO PROFIT FROM HERITAGE (AND WHO LOOSE)?
TEXTUAL EFFLORESCENCE AND SOCIAL RESOURCES: THE MEDIEVAL ICELANDIC CASE
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