Rural Crafts

Rural Crafts

Rural crafts are a diverse set of traditional skills and trades conducted in rural areas and frequently passed down through generations. It refers to traditional…
Citizen Science – a research discipline

Citizen Science – a research discipline

Citizen science is a study undertaken with the general population, or amateur/nonprofessional researchers or participants, in science, social science, and a variety of other disciplines.…
Key Aspects of Social Innovation

Key Aspects of Social Innovation

Social innovation is the creation and implementation of new ideas, strategies, and solutions to address social and environmental concerns. These are innovative social practices that…
Cultural Anthropology – a branch of anthropology

Cultural Anthropology – a branch of anthropology

Cultural anthropology is the study of human cultures, societies, and behavior. Anthropology is the scientific study of humans in general, including biological evolution, archaeology, linguistics,…
Environmental Justice – a social movement

Environmental Justice – a social movement

Environmental justice is a concept that addresses the equitable distribution of environmental benefits and burdens among various communities, with a focus on marginalized or vulnerable…
Disability Anthropology

Disability Anthropology

Disability anthropology is a branch of anthropology that studies disability from a cultural, social, and historical standpoint. It is a branch of anthropology that studies…
Health Equity

Health Equity

Health equity is the idea that everyone should have the opportunity to achieve their optimal level of health, regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender,…
Sociocultural System

Sociocultural System

A sociocultural system is the interconnectedness of social and cultural elements within a society. It pertains to a “human population viewed (1) in its ecological…
Aging Societies are more Prone to Collapse

Aging Societies are more Prone to Collapse

The impact of aging societies on societal stability and potential collapse is a complex and contentious topic among researchers and policymakers. While it is true…
Ecotheology – a form of constructive theology

Ecotheology – a form of constructive theology

Ecotheology is a type of constructive theology that focuses on the interrelationships between religion and nature, especially in the context of environmental concerns. It is…
Wari-Mask Mummies and Carved Totem poles from 800-1000 AD Discovered in Peru

Wari-Mask Mummies and Carved Totem poles from 800-1000 AD Discovered in Peru

A notable find of seventy-three intact burials in funerary bundles known as ‘fardos’ was made recently at Pachacámac in Peru. The tombs are of both…
The Volvelle: A Medieval Version of a Smartphone App?

The Volvelle: A Medieval Version of a Smartphone App?

Did you realize that smartphone apps had their origins in the Middle Ages? The volvelle, a paper-based interactive instrument, served many purposes throughout its history.…
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