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Hacia una arqueología del combate medieval, ss. XII-XV. Puntos de partida, coord. José Manuel Rodríguez García, Madrid, UNED, pp. 63-88., 2024
Este trabajo profundiza sobre el armamento y sus usos a partir de una crónica hispánica del siglo XII, de anónima autoría y de marcada impronta guerrera: la Chronica Adefonsi Imperatoris, escrita para ensalzar el proyecto imperial de Alfonso VII de León y Castilla (1126-1157). Aunque la guerra es un argumento clave en su relato, los detalles acerca del armamento, sobre todo por lo que se refiere a su morfología y sus usos, son más bien escuetos, probablemente, porque su anónimo autor debió de considerar que era innecesario precisar lo que, para los contemporáneos a los que se dirigía esta crónica, era bien conocido. Sin embargo, la crónica retrata bien la armamentística y las técnicas bélicas empleadas en la guerra medieval del siglo XII. Una guerra que tenía en las acciones de asedio y asalto, pero, también, de protección y defensa de núcleos fortificados, su máxima expresión. Son relevantes las menciones a los ballesteros, arqueros y honderos, quienes figuran en todo tipo de acciones bélicas, ofensivas o defensivas y llevadas a cabo por cristianos o por musulmanes, junto a los caballeros y peones. VITAL FERNÁNDEZ, Sonia: “El armamento y sus usos en la península ibérica del siglo XII a partir de las referencias en la Chronica Adefonsi Imperatoris” en José Manuel Rodríguez García (coord.): Hacia una Arqueología del combate medieval, ss. XII-XV. Puntos de partida, Madrid: UNED, 2024, pp. 63-88, ISBN: 978-84-362-7870-5.
HARDWARI PUBLICATIONS, PRAYAGRAJ (INDIA) 2020 , 2024
PREFACE Except Communists the entire world believes in some religion. Most ancient of the religions is the Sanāţan Ḑharmà distorted as Hinḑuism. The word Hinḑū was coined by outsiders and not the disciples of Sanāţan Ḑharmà. No scriptures in the religion ever mentioned the word Hinḑū. The author has roots in a traditionally religious family. His father was a staunch devotee of the Sun God; while his mother worshipped all the deities of Sanāţan Ḑharmà. The author was impressed by the old traditions of the religion as early as in 1953, when his mother showed the author’s horoscope to a Hinḑū priest-cum-astrologer (Shrī Banshī Jōshī of Hargāon, Dist. Sīţāpur), who used to visit the authors’ village regularly (especially during Hōlī festival). Shrī Jōshi advised my mother to get the recitation of Mahāmriţunjay Manţrà for few lakh times by a more competent person in order to minimize the ill-effects of some celestial bodies affecting my life. This caused my parents a great agony as I was the only surviving male child out of 9 - 10 issues to my mother. They found a Pundiţ hailing from the adjoining district (Sīţāpur) visiting his relatives in nearby village (Shérpur). The gentleman conceded to my parents’ wish and recited the desired Manţrà for about three weeks in 1953. I very well recall that my parents compensated him reasonably for his obligations. I have no idea of cash amount offered to him but dry ration including all necessary cereals, cooking oil, pure ghee, jaggery, spices, long lasting vegetables (potatoes), etc. were gifted to him in such a huge quantity that a bullock cart transported the items to his relatives’ place. Few mishaps did happen with me especially in March 1956 turning my life in peril. Luckily, I survived. The chanting of Manţrà did work and Shrī Jōshī’s predictions had impressed me. Many other reasons (detailed in my father’s biography) also strengthened my religious faith. Later, my parents revealed that I am a gifted child. It was September 1973, when I had returned from Germany, my father revealed that I was gifted to them by Riṣhī Bharaḑwāj, while my mother’s belief was a blessing from the goddess of Dakōliā on the banks of river Saryū in Bahrāich district. Their beliefs were confirmed as I had to proceed to Prayāgrāj for my doctoral studies, which was not planned earlier. Around 1980, during my return from Delhi to Prayāgrāj, I purchased Ḑurgā-sapţ-saţee book at Kānpur and started reading it regularly. In due course of time, I crammed five chapters of the book. I continued it regularly up to 1992. The miracle did happen and, in spite of my many shortcomings, I could uplift my academic career considerably. Even at 78, my memory is perfectly intact and the physique is free from any serious malady for which I feel indebted to the super natural powers. This manuscript was, first completed during my stay at the University of Guyana, Georgetown (Guyana). I realized the need for such a book there only. The Hinḑū devotees there are deprived of their native language(s) but do have a strong conviction for their ancient (Indian) traditions. I was most impressed by (late) Rāmsaroop Rām-Kissoon of Virginia village, Cane Grove, East Coast of Demerara (Guyana), who introduced himself to me, in the market by reciting a line of Argalā Sţōţram (cf. Ref. 4, Chapter 3). Now it was my turn to strengthen his belief and I completed the Sanskriţ shlōka by reciting the next line. I did not check if he could read the Hinḑī characters but every morning he was chanting Hanumān Chālīsā verbally, while irrigating the plants in his garden. It was there when I worked hard to put several Indian prayers (both in Hinḑī and Sanskriţ) in Roman script and typed the manuscript. I did not have enough material with me and included prayers for few deities only. Some stanzas of Soorya Purāņ were in my memory that I had then put as an appendix. Now the manuscript is thoroughly revised and up-dated. The chapters are arranged serially as per names of the deities. The subject matter is arranged in 12 groups: the first of these introduces Hinḑī characters. To distinguish soft and hard sounds of few Hinḑī characters a scheme is defined so that the non-natives may recite correctly. Also, deities are arranged in eight groups: Ḑévī Mā, Gaņésha, Hanumān, Krishņa, Rāma, Shivà, the Sun God, and Vishņu. English translation of Hanumān Chālīsā provided by the author’s ex-student (Shrī Chintā Rāmroop) is also edited in Chapter 13. Prayers concerning these deities are included in concerned groups. The Next (10th) group comprises of Miscellaneous Prayers, Prayer to God, Universal Prayers and Some Manţrās. The 11th group presents the brief discussion of Indian Astrology. Author’s other non-mathematical publications are listed in the 12th group for general reading. The humble task is concluded with a list of References given at the end. Believably, my long academic expertise earned globally in the last more than five decades at various universities round the world and research activities have definitely helped for the careful presentation - dedicated to my spiritual mentors. Thanks are also due to various Universities all over the world where the author sharpened his ideas and intellect considerably and Shrī Umā Shankar Bājpai, IPS (retd.), Spiritual Leader, Shrī Rām Chandra Mission, Lucknow (Indiā). I also thank Paḑmashree Prof. Dr. Rājénḑrà Mishrà, ex-VC, Sampoorņānanḑ Sanskriţ University, Vārāņasī and Dr. Rām Milan Mishrà of Véḑāng Sansţhān, Prayāgrāj for their fruitful consultations. Lucknow (Indiā): 2 July, 2020 Rām Bilās Misrà (Extracted from previous edition) The second part (Indian Astrology, Chapter 1) and some Mantras (Chapter 2) are extracted from the previous editions. The book is supplemented by additional two chapters detailing my works: Mathematical (Chapter 3) and General (Chapter 4). Relevant literature is listed under bibliography at the end. The manuscript is thoroughly revised again. Few minor typographical omissions are corrected. Author shall welcome the remarks from the inquisitive readers for improvement of the text. It is most disheartening to record here about a grievous loss in our integrated family in the recent past. Hence, my humble task is dedicated to the memories of my parents and dear nephew Rajan. Thanks are also due to some inquisitive readers and scholars, especially Dr. (Acharya) Ram Milan Mishra of Prayagraj for their invaluable advices and comments. An additional Section on the Cycles of Yogini Dashas is also supplemented with due consultation of the internet. What a surprise the first draft of the book was completed on 10th July - the day when I had lost my father in 1996. Lucknow (India): July 12, 2024 Rām Bilās Misrà
The Long Formation of the Region Silesia (c. 1000-1526), ed. Przemysław Wiszewski [Cuius regio? Ideological and Territorial Cohesion of the Historical Region of Silesia (c. 1000-2000), vol. 1, eds Lucyna Harc, Przemysław Wiszewski, Rościsław Żerelik], Wrocław 2013, s. 193-214; ISBN 978-83-927132-1-0, 2013
The cultural identity of architecture and visual arts of the Middle Ages in Silesia can be analyzed in the following frameworks: 1.) the distinct formal features of local artwork; 2.) the specific content expressed through it. Macro factors (the type of materials and their availability) are important in architecture , as are architectural patterns and styles. Of greatest frequency in this context are brick buildings, with sandstone used for details. In the 14th century distinct and formal patterns of style in architecture took shape (such as the basilica form of town churches), as was the case with detailed construction and aesthetic solutions applied in walls and vaults. Factors shaping the specific nature of Silesian art were the influence of dominant styles (initially from the Czech state, later southern Ger-many, including Nuremberg), political contexts (affiliation with the Bohemian Crown) and religious ones (mostly the selection and popularity of patron saints).
SHS Web of Conferences
This research explores colored light from historical, scientific, and technological vantage points. Effects of colored light on the human condition are examined on multiple levels, comparing theories in physiological, psychological, and phenomenological areas of study, addressed across a broad scope of literature. The focus of this research is to gain an understanding of the effects of colored light on the human condition, and how designing with it can provide an engaging phenomenological experience which marries centuries’ old design techniques with modern technological innovations. The stages of research include a literature review, followed by a series of creative explorations with light, texture and form through small-scale models. Data gathered is then analyzed, categorized, and used to create a taxonomy for designing with colored light. Research is then explored on a larger scale through a pilot study conducted in a 5’ x 9’ room designed to create an experience of being bathed...
THEORY AND CRITICISM OF LITERATURE AND ARTS Vol. 8, No. 1 , 2024
Intervento all'interno della giornata di studi sull'Androginia nella Commedia, tenuto a Lugano in collaborazione con il centro Receptio di Lugano.
Coord.: Vasile Ciobanu, Judit Pal, Anda-Lucia Spânu, ediţie revăzută şi adăugită, (coautor), 2008
book chapter, 2018
There is something quite remarkable across Europe about the contribution of promoters, producers, musicians and jazz enthusiasts to the development of jazz festival culture, which may have been overlooked in the scholarship.... So: can we say that the jazz festival was born in Europe? The jazz festival, which is today a near ubiquitous form of seasonal musical gathering and celebration, with common practices and features, networks, infrastructures, people and opportunities, took off in and echoed around Europe, and its burgeoning popularity was recognised and then swiftly imitated in the US. Among any other claims of jazz innovation Europe may feel it can make, this one may be worth sticking with. This is not an argument made for the purpose of cultural chauvinism—rather it is one presented to encourage us to think further about the complexities of innovation, transmission and circulation of live jazz music in the transatlantic frame. That the early jazz festival was innovated and developed in Europe is striking—from the late 1940s on, that is, the very early postwar years in a devastated continent, the organisation and advertising of the new cultural event of the festival of jazz music began to take place. _______________________________________________________________________________________ AUTHOR'S NOTE 1, April 2021. So sorry. After 800+ reads of the pre-publication final draft (to April 2021)--that's pretty much one per day--I can no longer make the pdf available here. Publisher has reminded me of that for legal contractual reasons. If you want to read this work but cannot access or afford it, do let me know. AUTHOR'S NOTE 2, October 2023. Satisfyingly, I recently located my original copy of the original contract I signed with the publisher, in which an addendum by me reserved all rights to my own work, including to upload pre-publication final drafts to repositories. When I reminded the publisher of this and suggested they check their own record, they withdrew their initial threat of legal action against me, and agreed I could upload the draft again. Enjoy!
Metaphorik.de, 2019
The present paper utilizes (multimodal) critical discourse studies and cognitive linguistics to analyze the verbal and visual metonymies/metaphors found in online news sources that report on unaccompanied youths from Central America and Border Patrol/immigration officials in the U.S. Findings reveal verbal and visual metonymies that dehumanize and criminalize child migrants, while Border Patrol/immigration enforcement discourse creates WAR/WILD WEST metaphors that justify the militarization of the border. The significance of the study lies in showing how underlying conceptualizations of migrants by immigration and border control agencies help us understand the social imaginary which allows the government to garner public support for unjust policies and treatment of migrants. In addition, by examining the connection of media and law enforcement rhetoric to the Trump administration, it illustrates how right-wing populists gain and maintain power through their appeal to populist ideals and the repetition of core discourses. Die Studie untersucht mithilfe diskurs-und kognitionslinguistischer Methoden multimodale (sprachliche und fotografische) Metaphern/Metonymien im Mediendiskurs über unbegleitete minderjährige Migranten und die Arbeit der US-Einwanderungsbehörden. Wir zeigen, dass die Einwanderer durch die Kombination von Kriegs-und Wildwest-Rhetorik zu Tieren und Kriminellen degradiert werden und die Arbeit der Grenzkontroll-und Einwanderungsbehörden als ‚Einfangen', ‚Einsammeln' und ‚Kontrollieren' einer ,Herde' im Stil von Cowboys konstruiert wird. Die Aufnahme und weitere Steigerung dieser Metaphorik in der Selbstdarstellung der Behörden und ihrer Unterstützung durch die Trump-Regierung verdeutlichen das Aufnahme-und Identifikationspotential populistischer Rhetorik für den Aufbau einer ‚sozialen Imagi-nation', in der die inhumane Behandlung von Migrantenkindern gerechtfertigt erscheint.
"Critical Thinking to Making, 2018 Fram Signature Event, RIT College of Art and Design", 2018
Comentario histórico-dogmático al Código Civil de Chile, Tomo I, 2023
Iranian journal of public health, 2014
African Journal of Business Management, 2011
Duhovnìstʹ osobistostì: metodologìâ, teorìâ ì praktika, 2024
Journal of Complexity, 2019