- Maintaining cultural memory
Context
The significance of holding information within a culture emerged historically as communities recognized the role of oral traditions, secret societies, and coded practices in preserving social cohesion and identity. Anthropological studies in the late 19th and early 20th centuries highlighted how selective knowledge transmission shaped power dynamics and continuity. Increasing globalization and digital exchange have intensified scholarly attention to both the resilience and transformation of such information-holding strategies in diverse societies.
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Global strategies
Type
(C) Cross-sectoral strategies
Subject
- Information » Information
- Amenities » Maintenance
- Psychology » Psychology
- Culture » Culture
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English
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J6148
DOCID
12061480
D7NID
203668
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Last update
Dec 3, 2024