Bücher von Matthew Smith

Cultural anthropology is a fascinating field of study that explores the diversity and complexity of human cultures across the globe. It is a branch of anthropology that focuses on understanding the beliefs, practices, customs, and behaviors of different societies. In this subchapter, we will delve into the fundamental concepts and methods of cultural anthropology, providing students with a comprehensive overview of this captivating discipline.At its core, cultural anthropology seeks to answer the question: what does it mean to be human? By examining various cultural groups, anthropologists aim to understand the similarities and differences that exist among different societies and how these shape human experiences. Cultural anthropologists believe that culture is a vital part of human existence, influencing our thoughts, actions, and worldview.One of the key concepts in cultural anthropology is cultural relativism, which emphasizes the importance of understanding other cultures from their own perspective. It encourages students to suspend judgment and avoid imposing their own beliefs and values onto others. By adopting a culturally relative stance, students can gain a deeper appreciation for the incredible diversity of human experiences and challenge their own assumptions.Anthropologists employ a range of research methods to study culture, including participant observation, interviews, and surveys. They immerse themselves in the daily lives of the communities they study, observing and interacting with the individuals and documenting their rituals, traditions, and social structures. This fieldwork allows anthropologists to gain firsthand insights into the complexities of different cultures and helps them develop a more holistic understanding.Moreover, cultural anthropology addresses various themes, such as kinship and family structures, religion and spirituality, language and communication, political systems, economics, and social organization. Exploring these topics provides invaluable insights into the ways in which different societies function and how individuals navigate their social worlds.As students of anthropology, it is important to recognize the significance of cultural diversity and the impact it has on our global society. By studying cultural anthropology, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to engage with and appreciate the complexities of human cultures. This understanding fosters empathy, tolerance, and respect for others, enabling students to be effective global citizens.

This book argues that over the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, the cinema in Britain became the site on which childhood was projected, examined, and understood. Through an analysis of these projections; via case studies that encompass early cinema, pre and post-war film, and contemporary cinema; this book interprets the child in British cinema as a device through which to reflect upon issues of national culture, race, empire, class, and gender. Beginning with a discussion of early cinematic depictions of the child in Britain, this book examines cultural expressions of nationhood produced via non-commercial cinemas for children. It considers the way cinema encroaches on the moral edification of the child and the ostensible vibrancy and vitality of the British boy in post-war cinema. The author explores the representational and instrumental differences between depictions of boys and girls before extending this discussion to investigate the treatment of migrant, refugee, and immigrant children in British cinema. It ends by recapitulating these arguments through a discussion of internationally successful British blockbuster cinema. The child in this study is a mobile figure, deployed across generic boundaries, throughout the history of British cinema and embodying a range of discourses regarding the health and wellbeing of the nation.

In my first book, titled "BlockChain for Beginners," we covered the blockchain ecosystem at a high level and provided an overview of the entire process. This book will dig deeper into blockchain and focus on security.Despite being over a decade old, blockchain only began within the previous few years. During this point, it's moved from a fad to the topic of great research by various companies, including everything from startups to large tech companies to governments.In this book, you will begin with the basics of the blockchain and examine different attacks against the blockchain against users' wallets, as well as denial-of-service attacks and mining attacks against pools. You will explore the usage and types of blockchain channels and how they control users' access to data across networks. We show you the basics of blockchain technology, its core components, and transaction protocols used by the technology to ensure the security of the transfer of information.

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"My Dad's boring! Yes he is a boring Dad!" Or is he...... Take a trip through this book with a young snail and his Dad, and discover whether or not Daddy snail really is boring after all. Includes colour and tell pages. That gives you and your children the chance to create your own story, that changes every time.