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
With the marked globalization of cultural transmission and wide opening of the Chinese market, Chinese movie & TV industry faces unprecedented opportunities and challenges as well. What we face is not only the eno...With the marked globalization of cultural transmission and wide opening of the Chinese market, Chinese movie & TV industry faces unprecedented opportunities and challenges as well. What we face is not only the enormous impact of the economic form of film industry; what is more, in the field of culture, we will also face the enormous impact of"cultural imperialism". This paper focuses on the"cultural imperialism"existed in global especially American films. To counter the cultural empirical globalization of American films growing in great intensity, this paper discusses the theory of"culture rebounds"presented earliest in France. Moreover, under the influence of the theory especially in Chinese film circles, it makes research and analysis to deal with the present situation.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
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
卟啉类化合物是一类重要的光化学材料,其衍生物特殊的光电特性在各个领域中得到了广泛的应用。利用密度泛函理论(DFT)研究了(free base porphyrin,FBP)及其异构体(neo-confused porphyrin,NECP)和(n-confused porphyrin,NCP)三种卟啉环...卟啉类化合物是一类重要的光化学材料,其衍生物特殊的光电特性在各个领域中得到了广泛的应用。利用密度泛函理论(DFT)研究了(free base porphyrin,FBP)及其异构体(neo-confused porphyrin,NECP)和(n-confused porphyrin,NCP)三种卟啉环的几何结构和分子轨道能级。采用TDDFT方法计算真空和溶剂场极化连续模型下三者的吸收光谱。计算表明由于N原子位置变化,FBP,NECP和NCP在Soret带和Q带两个特征吸收峰也有不同。按FBP,NECP和NCP顺序,分子轨道能级LUMO依次降低,HOMO轨道依次升高,从而造成吸收光谱红移。HOMO和HOMO-1轨道能级的分裂造成了FBP和NECP的Soret带的多个吸收峰,而NCP的LUMO和LUMO+1的能级差与其HOMO和HOMO-1能级差几乎相等造成Soret带只有一个最高吸收峰。计算结果表明不同溶剂(苯、氯仿、乙腈和水)条件下三者的Soret带和Q带特征吸收峰均有显著变化。为此重点讨论了N原子位置的变化及在不同性质溶剂下FBP,NCP和NECP三类化合物Soret带/Q带吸收光谱性质的变化规律和机理。展开更多
Genyue Imperial Garden represents the Royal Garden in Northem Song Dynasty, and it has an important position in the Chinese classical garden history, as well as high values in history, culture, art. In this paper, the...Genyue Imperial Garden represents the Royal Garden in Northem Song Dynasty, and it has an important position in the Chinese classical garden history, as well as high values in history, culture, art. In this paper, the significance of the gar- dening art of Gsnyue Imperial Garden to modem landscape design was explored through the analysis on the macroscopic layout and microscopic gardening art of Genyue Imperial Garden.展开更多
Based on the principle of life cycle assessment, CO2 and SO2 emission of Imperial Smelting Process in a certain zinc-lead smelter was analyzed by life cycle inventory method. According to the system expansion and subs...Based on the principle of life cycle assessment, CO2 and SO2 emission of Imperial Smelting Process in a certain zinc-lead smelter was analyzed by life cycle inventory method. According to the system expansion and substitution method, the environmental impacts of co-products were allocated among the main products of zinc, lead and sulfuric acid. The related impacts were assessed by use of Global Warming Potential （GWP） and Acidification Potential （ACP）. The results show that the GWP index from 1998 to 2000 is 11.53, 11.65, 10.93 tCO2-eq/tZn respectively, the ACP index decreases from 14.88 kgSO2-eq/tZn in 1998 to 10.99 kgSO2-eq/tZn in 2000. Power and electricity generation, followed by smelting and zinc distillation, are mainly responsible for GWP. Sintering individually affects ACP. Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of the ISP may come from energy conservation measures rather than from technological developments. And recycling more secondary Pb and Zn materials effectively treated by ISP, and reducing the amount of primary metal are the main ways to put SO2 emission under control.展开更多
In order to know the ventilating capacity of imperial smelt furnace(ISF), and increase the output of plumbum, an intelligent modeling method based on gray theory and artificial neural networks(ANN) is proposed, in whi...In order to know the ventilating capacity of imperial smelt furnace(ISF), and increase the output of plumbum, an intelligent modeling method based on gray theory and artificial neural networks(ANN) is proposed, in which the weight values in the integrated model can be adjusted automatically. An intelligent predictive model of the ventilating capacity of the ISF is established and analyzed by the method. The simulation results and industrial applications demonstrate that the predictive model is close to the real plant, the relative predictive error is 0.72%, which is 50% less than the single model, leading to a notable increase of the output of plumbum.展开更多
The Han Dynasty was the foundation period of Chinese feudal society and an important period for the growth and development of imperial gardens.Therefore,the Han Dynasty has always been a hot topic in the study of Chin...The Han Dynasty was the foundation period of Chinese feudal society and an important period for the growth and development of imperial gardens.Therefore,the Han Dynasty has always been a hot topic in the study of Chinese classical garden history.This study analyzed the background and mainstream thoughts of the Han Dynasty,compared creative ideas,construction techniques,and garden construction achievements of imperial gardens in the Han Dynasty,and elaborated on the similarities and differences between creative ideas,gardening techniques,and social functions of imperial gardens in the Han Dynasty.It is hoped that through this study,the status of the gardening art of the Han Dynasty in the history of Chinese classical gardens can be evaluated more scientifically and objectively,and some reliable theoretical basis for modern garden design is provided.展开更多
Jingsheng Zhai:The studio of esteemed excellence;Jianfu Gong:The palace of established happiness;Yuanming Yuan:Old summer palace;Tai Yi Ling:Chief imperial physician;Shiji:the Grand Historian;Tai Yi Yuan:Imperial medi...Jingsheng Zhai:The studio of esteemed excellence;Jianfu Gong:The palace of established happiness;Yuanming Yuan:Old summer palace;Tai Yi Ling:Chief imperial physician;Shiji:the Grand Historian;Tai Yi Yuan:Imperial medical academy;Tai Yi Shu:Imperial medical office;Tai Yi Ju:Imperial medical bureau;Taiyiju Fang:Formulary of the imperial medical bureau;Taiping Huimin Hejiju Fang:Formulary to benefit the people from the pharmaceutical bureau of the Taiping reign;Yuyaoyuan Fang:Formulary of the imperial pharmacy;Bencao Gangmu:Compendium of materia medica;Wengtonghe Riji:Diaries of Wengtonghe;Yizong Jinjian:Golden mirror of medicine.展开更多
A majority of contemporary Chinese historians focus on the so-called Capitalist sprouts to analyze the historical trends and potentials of late imperial China until late twentieth century.Some Western historians,on th...A majority of contemporary Chinese historians focus on the so-called Capitalist sprouts to analyze the historical trends and potentials of late imperial China until late twentieth century.Some Western historians,on the other hand,proposed several alternative approaches to overcome the obvious Eurocentric nature of these Capitalist sprouts approaches.Following a brief discussion of the problems with both approaches,this article argues that in terms of social structural and historical trends,late imperial China during the Ming and early Qing period should be taken as an imperial agro-mercantile society with unique structural features and potentials.To present such a hypothesis,this article,first of all,identifies the major novelties as well as irreversible and structural changes in the economic sector during the Ming and early Qing period to confirm that late imperial China was a society with significant development,rather than stagnation.Secondly,it points out that when profound changes were happening,mainly in the economic sector,the imperial rule was enhanced rather than being weakened or disintegrated by these changes in economy.Thirdly,the paper highlights the main features of the agro-mercantile society indicating that this is a changing society profoundly different from the contemporary West in terms of structure and potentials.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With the marked globalization of cultural transmission and wide opening of the Chinese market, Chinese movie & TV industry faces unprecedented opportunities and challenges as well. What we face is not only the enormous impact of the economic form of film industry; what is more, in the field of culture, we will also face the enormous impact of"cultural imperialism". This paper focuses on the"cultural imperialism"existed in global especially American films. To counter the cultural empirical globalization of American films growing in great intensity, this paper discusses the theory of"culture rebounds"presented earliest in France. Moreover, under the influence of the theory especially in Chinese film circles, it makes research and analysis to deal with the present situation.
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.
文摘卟啉类化合物是一类重要的光化学材料,其衍生物特殊的光电特性在各个领域中得到了广泛的应用。利用密度泛函理论(DFT)研究了(free base porphyrin,FBP)及其异构体(neo-confused porphyrin,NECP)和(n-confused porphyrin,NCP)三种卟啉环的几何结构和分子轨道能级。采用TDDFT方法计算真空和溶剂场极化连续模型下三者的吸收光谱。计算表明由于N原子位置变化,FBP,NECP和NCP在Soret带和Q带两个特征吸收峰也有不同。按FBP,NECP和NCP顺序,分子轨道能级LUMO依次降低,HOMO轨道依次升高,从而造成吸收光谱红移。HOMO和HOMO-1轨道能级的分裂造成了FBP和NECP的Soret带的多个吸收峰,而NCP的LUMO和LUMO+1的能级差与其HOMO和HOMO-1能级差几乎相等造成Soret带只有一个最高吸收峰。计算结果表明不同溶剂(苯、氯仿、乙腈和水)条件下三者的Soret带和Q带特征吸收峰均有显著变化。为此重点讨论了N原子位置的变化及在不同性质溶剂下FBP,NCP和NECP三类化合物Soret带/Q带吸收光谱性质的变化规律和机理。
文摘Genyue Imperial Garden represents the Royal Garden in Northem Song Dynasty, and it has an important position in the Chinese classical garden history, as well as high values in history, culture, art. In this paper, the significance of the gar- dening art of Gsnyue Imperial Garden to modem landscape design was explored through the analysis on the macroscopic layout and microscopic gardening art of Genyue Imperial Garden.
文摘Based on the principle of life cycle assessment, CO2 and SO2 emission of Imperial Smelting Process in a certain zinc-lead smelter was analyzed by life cycle inventory method. According to the system expansion and substitution method, the environmental impacts of co-products were allocated among the main products of zinc, lead and sulfuric acid. The related impacts were assessed by use of Global Warming Potential （GWP） and Acidification Potential （ACP）. The results show that the GWP index from 1998 to 2000 is 11.53, 11.65, 10.93 tCO2-eq/tZn respectively, the ACP index decreases from 14.88 kgSO2-eq/tZn in 1998 to 10.99 kgSO2-eq/tZn in 2000. Power and electricity generation, followed by smelting and zinc distillation, are mainly responsible for GWP. Sintering individually affects ACP. Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of the ISP may come from energy conservation measures rather than from technological developments. And recycling more secondary Pb and Zn materials effectively treated by ISP, and reducing the amount of primary metal are the main ways to put SO2 emission under control.
文摘In order to know the ventilating capacity of imperial smelt furnace(ISF), and increase the output of plumbum, an intelligent modeling method based on gray theory and artificial neural networks(ANN) is proposed, in which the weight values in the integrated model can be adjusted automatically. An intelligent predictive model of the ventilating capacity of the ISF is established and analyzed by the method. The simulation results and industrial applications demonstrate that the predictive model is close to the real plant, the relative predictive error is 0.72%, which is 50% less than the single model, leading to a notable increase of the output of plumbum.
文摘The Han Dynasty was the foundation period of Chinese feudal society and an important period for the growth and development of imperial gardens.Therefore,the Han Dynasty has always been a hot topic in the study of Chinese classical garden history.This study analyzed the background and mainstream thoughts of the Han Dynasty,compared creative ideas,construction techniques,and garden construction achievements of imperial gardens in the Han Dynasty,and elaborated on the similarities and differences between creative ideas,gardening techniques,and social functions of imperial gardens in the Han Dynasty.It is hoped that through this study,the status of the gardening art of the Han Dynasty in the history of Chinese classical gardens can be evaluated more scientifically and objectively,and some reliable theoretical basis for modern garden design is provided.
文摘Jingsheng Zhai:The studio of esteemed excellence;Jianfu Gong:The palace of established happiness;Yuanming Yuan:Old summer palace;Tai Yi Ling:Chief imperial physician;Shiji:the Grand Historian;Tai Yi Yuan:Imperial medical academy;Tai Yi Shu:Imperial medical office;Tai Yi Ju:Imperial medical bureau;Taiyiju Fang:Formulary of the imperial medical bureau;Taiping Huimin Hejiju Fang:Formulary to benefit the people from the pharmaceutical bureau of the Taiping reign;Yuyaoyuan Fang:Formulary of the imperial pharmacy;Bencao Gangmu:Compendium of materia medica;Wengtonghe Riji:Diaries of Wengtonghe;Yizong Jinjian:Golden mirror of medicine.
文摘A majority of contemporary Chinese historians focus on the so-called Capitalist sprouts to analyze the historical trends and potentials of late imperial China until late twentieth century.Some Western historians,on the other hand,proposed several alternative approaches to overcome the obvious Eurocentric nature of these Capitalist sprouts approaches.Following a brief discussion of the problems with both approaches,this article argues that in terms of social structural and historical trends,late imperial China during the Ming and early Qing period should be taken as an imperial agro-mercantile society with unique structural features and potentials.To present such a hypothesis,this article,first of all,identifies the major novelties as well as irreversible and structural changes in the economic sector during the Ming and early Qing period to confirm that late imperial China was a society with significant development,rather than stagnation.Secondly,it points out that when profound changes were happening,mainly in the economic sector,the imperial rule was enhanced rather than being weakened or disintegrated by these changes in economy.Thirdly,the paper highlights the main features of the agro-mercantile society indicating that this is a changing society profoundly different from the contemporary West in terms of structure and potentials.
