Putin’s forceful,almost contemptuous dismissal of warnings from U. S. and European leaders about the dangerous path he was pursuing led to anxious speclation about what lay behind it. After years of pursuing a pragma...Putin’s forceful,almost contemptuous dismissal of warnings from U. S. and European leaders about the dangerous path he was pursuing led to anxious speclation about what lay behind it. After years of pursuing a pragmatic geopolitical game that was understandable,though not always appreciated by the West,Putin seemed to be operating in a different world. He had spent years courting acceptance in organizations like the G8,whose meeting he had planned on hosting in the new Sochi Winter Olympics setting,but in 2014 he seemed to be throwing everything away in pursuit of some sort of mission that few in the west understood.展开更多
The cosmopolitan cultural behaviors employed by war films and teleplays in the reconstruction of national traumatic memories are worthy of understanding and respect. However, in present-day China, the quantity of Anti...The cosmopolitan cultural behaviors employed by war films and teleplays in the reconstruction of national traumatic memories are worthy of understanding and respect. However, in present-day China, the quantity of Anti-Japanese War films and teleplays is abnormally high, and their values deeply enmeshed in a radical nationalism. The result is a general trend towards a ＂carnival of vengeful images.＂ Given the potential harms implicit in this situation, the question of just what kind of war narratives are appropriate for the contemporary circumstances of globalization should receive serious attention and reconsideration from society at large.展开更多
A national memorial ceremony for the victims of the Nanjing Massacre is held at the Memorial Hall of the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders in Nanjing,capital of Jiangsu Province,on December 13.The 1...A national memorial ceremony for the victims of the Nanjing Massacre is held at the Memorial Hall of the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders in Nanjing,capital of Jiangsu Province,on December 13.The 12th National Memorial Day was observed in Nanjing that same day to honor people killed by Japanese troops during the Nanjing Massacre,in the year of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II(WWII).The Nanjing Massacre took place when Japanese troops captured the then-Chinese capital on December 13,1937.Over the course of six weeks,they proceeded to kill approximately 300,000 Chinese civilians and unarmed soldiers in one of the most barbaric episodes of WWII.展开更多
1 Introduction The world heritage structures are an immense wealth and treasure for human beings.It is a critical component of national success because it is an untouchable basis for sustaining historical memory and n...1 Introduction The world heritage structures are an immense wealth and treasure for human beings.It is a critical component of national success because it is an untouchable basis for sustaining historical memory and national identity.Even though it presumably can increase environmental,economic,and even social value,in the face of increasing threats to degradation,such as aging,weathering,and use deterioration,the conservation of heritage has never been more pressing.As the 21st century placed heritage preservation issues under the limelight of growing urbanisation and global warming,this collection of essays calls for a reconsideration of our architectural heritage and emphasises the key role of conservation in the process of a technologically advanced,sustainable future.The editor,Professor Mohamed Marzouk(2023)of the Faculty of Engineering,Cairo University,says that the main aim of this book is to present a comprehensive picture of the sustainable conservation of historic buildings by determining the factors influencing the preservation,performance in use,and maintenance of historic buildings and the application of new techniques and technologies.It accomplishes this with great success.展开更多
文摘Putin’s forceful,almost contemptuous dismissal of warnings from U. S. and European leaders about the dangerous path he was pursuing led to anxious speclation about what lay behind it. After years of pursuing a pragmatic geopolitical game that was understandable,though not always appreciated by the West,Putin seemed to be operating in a different world. He had spent years courting acceptance in organizations like the G8,whose meeting he had planned on hosting in the new Sochi Winter Olympics setting,but in 2014 he seemed to be throwing everything away in pursuit of some sort of mission that few in the west understood.
文摘The cosmopolitan cultural behaviors employed by war films and teleplays in the reconstruction of national traumatic memories are worthy of understanding and respect. However, in present-day China, the quantity of Anti-Japanese War films and teleplays is abnormally high, and their values deeply enmeshed in a radical nationalism. The result is a general trend towards a ＂carnival of vengeful images.＂ Given the potential harms implicit in this situation, the question of just what kind of war narratives are appropriate for the contemporary circumstances of globalization should receive serious attention and reconsideration from society at large.
文摘A national memorial ceremony for the victims of the Nanjing Massacre is held at the Memorial Hall of the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders in Nanjing,capital of Jiangsu Province,on December 13.The 12th National Memorial Day was observed in Nanjing that same day to honor people killed by Japanese troops during the Nanjing Massacre,in the year of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II(WWII).The Nanjing Massacre took place when Japanese troops captured the then-Chinese capital on December 13,1937.Over the course of six weeks,they proceeded to kill approximately 300,000 Chinese civilians and unarmed soldiers in one of the most barbaric episodes of WWII.
文摘1 Introduction The world heritage structures are an immense wealth and treasure for human beings.It is a critical component of national success because it is an untouchable basis for sustaining historical memory and national identity.Even though it presumably can increase environmental,economic,and even social value,in the face of increasing threats to degradation,such as aging,weathering,and use deterioration,the conservation of heritage has never been more pressing.As the 21st century placed heritage preservation issues under the limelight of growing urbanisation and global warming,this collection of essays calls for a reconsideration of our architectural heritage and emphasises the key role of conservation in the process of a technologically advanced,sustainable future.The editor,Professor Mohamed Marzouk(2023)of the Faculty of Engineering,Cairo University,says that the main aim of this book is to present a comprehensive picture of the sustainable conservation of historic buildings by determining the factors influencing the preservation,performance in use,and maintenance of historic buildings and the application of new techniques and technologies.It accomplishes this with great success.
