The meanings of informal and second-hand retail channels: some evidence from Leicester

Conventionally, informal and/or second-hand channels were viewed as being used by disadvantaged consumers out of economic necessity. With the cultural turn in retail and consumer research however, a new reading has emerged that views participation in such channels to be broader and more a matter of choice. To evaluate these contrasting perspectives, data collected from 120 face-to-face interviews in the English city of Leicester is reported in this article. Finding that the agency-orientated view of such retail channels is valid in affluent populations - but economic necessity remains the principal motive amongst lower-income populations - this paper reconciles these contrasting readings of economic and cultural theorists through a both/and approach sensitive to the varying meanings of such practices in different populations.     

Commitment to the Study of International Business and Cultural Intelligence: A Multilevel Model

Adopting a multilevel theoretical framework, we examined how metacognitive and motivational cultural intelligence influence an individual’s commitment to the study of international business (IB). Data from 292 undergraduate and graduate business students nested in 12 U.S. business school classes demonstrated that individuals’ metacognitive and motivational cultural intelligence are positively related to their commitment to the study of IB. Furthermore, there is additional commitment when the classrooms’ cultural intelligence climate is high. We discuss the implications of these findings within a classroom context that involves cross-cultural interactions.     

我国城市景观设计中的文化失语现象

随着我国社会经济的不断发展,城市本身也在向前发展.然而我们的城市景观,在这种迅猛发展的过程中,正逐渐丧失其地域性和文化性的特色,趋向雷同.本文针对当前国内城市景观设计中普遍存在的文化失语现象,提出应该对城市景观空间进行整合;并在继承优秀传统文化同时,还需引进先进设计理念.     

闽台文化交流先行先试研究

二十年来,闽台文化交流合作日益密切,呈现出交流持续化、形式多样化、活动品牌化、机制常态化等特点。马英九上台执政以来,两岸文化交流出现了新的契机。鉴于此,福建在对台文化交流上应进一步发挥“五缘”优势,以更加灵活开放的对台政策,推动两岸文化交流先行。同时,有关方面应为两岸文化交流先行提供积极的政策保障。     

日本创意产业国际贸易竞争力分析

创意产业作为一门新兴产业,发展速度迅速,已经成为拉动经济增长的新引擎。日本作为世界主要经济大国之一,是亚洲创意产业发展较早,市场较为成熟的国家。研究日本创意产业对于我国具有很好的借鉴作用。本文从日本创意产业发展现状,创意产业国际间贸易水平等角度,运用实证分析和经验分析的方法,剖析了日本创意产业国际竞争力水平,并借鉴日本创意产业在国际贸易方面发展的相关经验,对我国创意产业的发展提出相关建议。     

从隐喻看英汉词汇中的文化异同

语言、思维和文化三者相互影响、相互制约。隐喻思维与语言以及文化与语言密切相连。由于英汉隐喻思维的异同,作为语言的基本单位之一——词汇,在不同的文化中其使用也存在着异同,词汇的异同反映着英汉文化的异同。通过隐喻,可以从英汉词汇中看出文化的异同。     

商业银行与深港文化产业的金融对接——以建行为例

发展文化产业需完善投资和融资体系,实现文化产业资金来源的多元化。本文通过分析建设银行在深港两地文化产业金融服务状况,提出商业银行与文化产业金融对接的建议：创建＂债权投资与股权投资双轨并行＂的投贷联动模式;构建和完善文化资产价值担保和评估制度;借助金融创新打通个人向文化企业直接投资的渠道。     

Factors influencing cultural event tourism in Nelson Mandela Bay,South Africa

ABSTRACT

Cultural tourism has established a market share of approximately 20% in the tourism sector globally. In addition, it fosters socio-economic benefits for a destination and its residents. This study explores residents’ attitudes towards cultural events in Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB), South Africa, to enhance the destination image and induce stakeholder engagement. In this study, 3659 residents of NMB either completed an online questionnaire or a face-to-face interview. The results indicate that the residents of NMB have a positive attitude to cultural events. Notably, the demographic profile of the respondents is representative of the country and may be transferred to a national level to assist the South African tourism industry. The findings clarify insights to the market needs and cultural differences that may be used to tailor unique selling propositions in culturally diverse destinations.     

探析中法经贸合作中的文化差异

随着中法两国于2004年建立的"全面战略伙伴关系"稳步进展,两国关系业已进入历史上的最好时期。但是,由于一些政治和文化分歧,使中法两国之间的经贸关系既相互依存又摩擦不断。文章主要从文化差异上分析中法经贸合作的现状、问题和发展前景。     

Wisdom and Wealth Go First in a Harmonious Society——The Announcement of "2007 China Top Ten Wealthy and Intelligent People"

In order to implement the strategy "strengthening country on talent", and to form an good environment of respecting knowledge,talent, and fortune, in 2007 December, Bejing Cultural Development Research Institute, China National Condition Research Association, Fortune Times Press, China Election website,and some other institutes jointly elect 2007 China Top Ten Wealthy and Intelligent People, on the principle of"Contribution, creation, and power".