Showing results for "Urban" in Social Sciences

Toshiden is a biweekly show in which horror author and translator Tara A. Devlin explores various urban legends from Japan. From Kuchisake-onna's long history to the hidden meaning behind convenience store toilet signs, we explore it all and look at how they came about and why they became a legend in the first place.

Cities all over the world experience large humanitarian influxes, and refugees and citizens alike must navigate the related risks and opportunities. Over the past 25 years, Karen Jacobsen has studied the interaction of refugees and cities and has trained scores of graduate students, many of whom now work with United Nations agencies or humanitarian nongovernmental organizations. Her research team at Tufts and this global network of aid workers give her firsthand knowledge of the impact of forced migration on cities and the lives of refugees living there.

This national best-seller chronicles the true story of two brothers coming of age in the Henry Horner public housing complex in Chicago. Lafeyette and Pharoah Rivers are 11 and nine years old when the story begins in the summer of 1987. Living with their mother and six siblings, they struggle against grinding poverty, gun violence, gang influences, overzealous police officers, and overburdened and neglectful bureaucracies. Immersed in their lives for two years, Kotlowitz brings us this classic rendering of growing up poor in America’s cities.

When people get married, they often promise to do anything for their new spouses. When the women profiled in this docuseries say they'll do anything, they mean anything. "For My Man" tells stories of women who have been arrested -- part of the growing female population in the criminal justice system -- for crimes that they committed in the name of love. The crimes committed range from becoming an inside informant at the DEA for a drug-addicted partner to turning on one's own family members at a jealous boyfriend's request, and even as extreme as going on a killing spree across the Midwest.

https://www.theforbiddenknowledgenetwork.com Some stories refuse to disappear. They pass from one generation to the next. Whispered at sleepovers. Shared in small towns. Posted online and retold across continents. A figure standing at the edge of the woods. A voice heard when no one is there. A warning that begins as fiction and slowly begins to feel real. Urban Legends After Dark explores the origins, evolution, and cultural impact of the world’s most persistent modern myths. Each episode begins inside the story — then pulls back to examine where it came from, how it spread, and why so ...

Over the past 10 years, urban planners, technology companies, and governments have promoted smart cities with a somewhat utopian vision of urban life made knowable and manageable through data collection and analysis. Emerging smart cities have become both crucibles and showrooms for the practical application of the Internet of Things, cloud computing, and the integration of big data into everyday life. Are smart cities optimized, sustainable, digitally networked solutions to urban problems? Or are they neoliberal, corporate-controlled, undemocratic non-places?

These eight lectures are a celebration of humanity and the rich texture of human experience. They are a fascinating focus on the complex artistic representations of city life from the 18th to the 20th century. Join Professor Weinstein as he reveals the portraits of humanity that came from several of the period's greatest artists, writers, and thinkers.

Tommy Robinson's Audio Podcast Feed From Urban Scoop. Tommy Robinson's work in Podcast form. My name is Tommy Robinson. I am a journalist, activist and public figure fighting for the forgotten people of the UK. Jailed multiple times by the British State, campaigning for Britain, free speech and freedom.

A fabulously entertaining audiobook from the ultimate authority on those almost believable tales that always happen to a "friend of a friend". Alligators in the sewers? A pet in the microwave? A tragic misunderstanding of the function of cruise control? No, it didn't really happen to your friend's sister's neighbor: It's an urban legend. And no matter how savvy you think you are, you are sure to find in this collection of more than 200 tales at least one story you would have sworn was true.

An unflinching look at the aspiring city-builders of our smart, mobile, connected future. We live in a world defined by urbanization and digital ubiquity, where mobile broadband connections outnumber fixed ones, machines dominate a new "internet of things," and more people live in cities than in the countryside.

In this wide-ranging, character-driven audiobook, science-journalist Emily Anthes takes us on an adventure into the buildings in which we spend our days, exploring the profound and sometimes unexpected ways that they shape our lives. Drawing on cutting-edge research, she probes the painkilling power of a well-placed window and examines how the right office layout can expand our social networks.

Welcome to The Kitchen Table, with Phil, Mohamed, and Danielle. A space where research meets relationships, and where we slow things down to talk about what really matters. This is where you’ll get to know us - our journeys through education, the questions we’re still wrestling with, and why belonging, mattering, and social justice sit at the heart of the work we do. We’ll also be joined by friends from across education and beyond, people who are committed to building communities that are rooted in care, courage, and the belief that everyone matters. So grab a cup of tea, a coffee, or ...

Luke Mordue examines the historical impact of the stories that haunt our society, tales that have gripped towns and cities worldwide for centuries as actual events - Urban Legends. First, hear the tales retold as short stories before delving into the history of the legend, dissecting its cultural significance, factuality, and origins. Released Fortnightly.

Non serve andare troppo lontano per scoprire nuovi luoghi: basta fermarsi e lasciare che i tempi si sovrappongano, rivelando i mille volti che ogni spazio urbano ha avuto e continua ad avere. Urban Echoes è un viaggio nelle città di Roma e Milano, dove strade, piazze e palazzi raccontano storie che attraversano i secoli. Il podcast che intreccia storia, memoria e immaginazione per far emergere gli echi nascosti della vita cittadina. Urban Echoes è un progetto di Urban Vision Group, realizzato in collaborazione con Chora Media, pensato per chi vuole perdersi tra i dettagli del passato e ...

Urban Apologetics examines the legitimate issues that Black communities have with Western Christianity and shows how the gospel of Jesus Christ—rather than popular, socioreligious alternatives—restores our identity. African Americans have long confronted the challenge of dignity destruction...

Welcome to Urban Highlights – Cities of the World! 🌍 Join us on a journey through the world’s most exciting metropolises and hidden gems. We’ll share fascinating landmarks, secret spots, quirky traditions, and curious stories that make each city truly unique. From bustling megacities to undiscovered treasures – we’ll bring you highlights you’ve probably never seen before. Get ready for an urban adventure – right in your ear. 🚀

Tauche ein in die spannendsten Städte dieser Welt! In Urban Highlights nehmen wir dich mit auf eine Reise zu urbanen Hotspots, versteckten Geheimtipps und kuriosen Geschichten, die jede Stadt einzigartig machen. Ob pulsierende Metropolen, historische Stadtzentren oder faszinierende Orte abseits der bekannten Pfade – hier erfährst du, was Städte wirklich lebendig macht. Perfekt für Weltenbummler, Kulturinteressierte und alle, die Lust haben, ihre Bucket List zu erweitern!

Urbanism with howdy energy.

The Urban Sands Podcast is a dedicated space for entrepreneurs who have ventured beyond the familiar to build their dreams in foreign lands. Each episode offers a deep dive into the unique challenges and rewards of running a business away from home, focusing on the often-overlooked aspects of this bold journey. We explore the mindset required to navigate new cultures, the financial discipline needed to survive and thrive, and the resilience it takes to overcome loneliness and uncertainty.Our guests are seasoned entrepreneurs who have faced the pressures of constant travel, learned to ...

Urban Innovate TALKS explores how cities, technology, and people shape the future of mobility. Hosted by Dr. Henriette Cornet, the series features conversations with global experts on autonomous vehicles, public transit, and the human side of innovation — including insights from pulsur, our AI platform for understanding public sentiment and travel behavior.