Culture of AIDS in Africa : Hope and Healing Through Music and the Arts / / Cohen, Gregory Barz;Judah M

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910961416703321
• Autore: Cohen Judah M.
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Oxford University Press, 2011
• ISBN: 1-283-30320-5; 9786613303202; 0-19-978136-2
• Edizione: [First edition.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (0 pages)
• Disciplina: 362.196/97920096
• Soggetti: AIDS (Disease) - History and criticism - Songs and music - Africa; Music - Social aspects - Africa; AIDS (Disease) - Social aspects - Africa; AIDS (Disease) and the arts - Africa; Humanities; Lentivirus Infections; Culture; Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral; Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes; Slow Virus Diseases; Virus Diseases; Sociology; Immune System Diseases; Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Anthropology, Cultural; Retroviridae Infections; Disease; RNA Virus Infections; Social Sciences; Anthropology; Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; HIV Infections; Music; Cultural Characteristics; Art; Music, Dance, Drama & Film; Music Philosophy; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover -- The Culture of Aids in Africa: Hope and Healing Through Music and the Arts -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- List of Abbreviations -- List of Figures -- Acknowledgments -- 1. Introduction: The Culture of AIDS: Hope and Healing Through the Arts in Africa -- 2. Interlude: Singing for Life: Songs of Hope, Healing, and HIV/AIDS in Uganda -- 3. Born in Africa (1990): Documentary Transcript -- 4. Tears Run Dry: Coping with AIDS through Music in Zimbabwe -- 5. Singing in the Shadow of Death: African Musicians Respond to a Pandemic with Songs of Sorrow, Resistance, Advocacy, and Hope -- 6. Music, HIV/AIDS, and Social Change in Nairobi, Kenya -- 7. Interlude: Nyimbo za EDZI (Songs about AIDS) -- 8. Using Music to Combat AIDS and Other Public Health Issues in Malawi -- 9. Visual Approaches to HIV Literacy in South Africa -- 10. Ngoma Dialogue Circles (Ngoma-DiCe): Combating HIV/AIDS Using Local Cultural Performance in Kenya -- 11. Interlude: To Sing of AIDS in Uganda -- 12. HIV/AIDS Poster Campaigns in Malawi -- 13. Contemporary Uses of the Musical Arts in Botswana's HIV/AIDS Health Education Initiatives: The Case of the Radio Serial Drama Makgabaneng -- 14. "We Are the Loudmouthed HIV-Positive People": " Siyayinqoba/Beat It!" on South African Television -- 15. "C'est Le Wake Up! Africa": Two Case Studies of HIV/AIDS Edutainment Campaigns in Francophone Africa -- 16. Singing Songs of AIDS in Venda, South Africa: Performance, Pollution, and Ethnomusicology in a Neo-Liberal Setting -- 17. Interlude: "Let's Get Together" -- 18. Aesthetics and Activism: Gideon Mendel and the Politics of Photographing the HIV/AIDS Pandemic in South Africa -- 19. A Lady Who is an Akadongo Player: Singing Traditionally to Overturn Traditional Authority -- 20. "What Shall We Do?": Oliver Mtukudzi's Songs about HIV/AIDS.; 21. Swahili AIDS Plays: A Challenge to the Aristotelian Theory on Tragedy -- 22. Confronting AIDS Through Popular Music Cultures in Kenya: A Study of Princess Jully's "Dunia Mbaya," Jack Nyadundo's "Ukimwi," and Oduor Odhialo's "Nyakomollo" -- 23. Interlude: Grassroots Organizing and Celebrity Campaigns: The Arts and AIDS Activism in Morocco -- 24. Siphithemba-We Give Hope: Song and Resilience in a South African Zulu HIV/AIDS Struggle -- 25. Young and Wise in Accra, Ghana: A Musical Response to AIDS -- 26. Singing as Social Order: The Expressive Economy of HIV/AIDS in Mbarara, Uganda -- 27. "I'm a Rich Man, How Can I Die?": Circus Performance as a Means of HIV/AIDS Education in Ethiopia -- 28. Interlude: Interview with VOLSET Youth Drama Group -- 29. Kwaito and the Culture of AIDS in South Africa -- 30. Positive Disturbance: Tafash, Twig, HIV/AIDS, and Hip Hop in Uganda -- 31. "Edzi Ndi Dolo" ("AIDS is Mighty"): Singing HIV/AIDS in Malawi, 1980-2008 -- 32. Representing HIV/AIDS in Africa: Pluralist Photography and Local Empowerment -- 33. Postlude: A Tam-Tam for Africa: In Memoriam: Mamadou Konté (1945-2007) -- About the Authors -- References -- Notes -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- X -- Y -- Z.
• Sommario/riassunto: The Culture of AIDS in Africa presents 30 chapters offering a multifaceted, nuanced, and deeply affective portrait of the relationship between HIV/AIDS and the arts in Africa, including source material such ; as song lyrics and interviews.

Live Performance and Video Games : Inspirations, Appropriations and Mutual Transfers

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910947816903321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Bielefeld : , : transcript Verlag, , 2024; ©2024
• ISBN: 9783839471739; 3839471737
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (269 pages)
• Altri autori (Persone): HagemannSimon; PlutaIzabella; RöckenhausKordula
• Disciplina: 794.8
• Soggetti: Games and technology
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di contenuto: Cover -- Contents -- subTexte -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Live Performance and Video Games: Introduction to an Interdisciplinary Field of Research -- Introduction – Context, intentions, and origins of this volume -- Gamification of live performance -- Crucial turning points in contemporary live performance -- Gamification of society and performance -- Towards a game theatre -- Gaming as performance -- The integration of performance and video games: A question of perspective -- The performative view of games and gaming -- The sections and articles of this volume -- References -- Biographies -- Potential and Critique of a Gamified Theatre -- ‘It’s (Not) Only a Game’… some Game‑Changing Potentials of Game‑Based Theatre -- Introduction -- Play as ethos, discipline, training -- Gameplay mechanics in the work of ZU‑UK and State of the [Art] -- Playing the Game(show): Aesthetics, mechanics, care, and caretaking -- Playing together, ‘in‐it‐togetherness’: ; Temporary community and communitas -- Conclusion: Game‐changing play – Translations, transitions, transformations -- References -- Biographies -- Video Games, Flow, and Immersive Theatre: Participatory Arts in the Ultraliberal Era -- Introduction -- 1. The flow state: Toward an optimal, total, and visceral experience
• Sommario/riassunto: This volume explores the intersections of live performance and video games, focusing on how digital technologies influence contemporary theatre practices and performance arts. Edited by Réjane Dreifuss, Simon Hagemann, and Izabella Pluta, the book examines the mutual inspirations and transfers between these mediums. It addresses topics such as gamified theatre, immersive experiences, the dramaturgy of video games, and the use of game technologies in live performances. Contributions from researchers and practitioners provide insights into the evolving narrative forms, participatory arts, and the interplay between physical and virtual realities. Intended for scholars, artists, and students in theatre studies and media arts, the publication aims to promote understanding of the cultural, technological, and performative dynamics shaping this interdisciplinary field.

Navigating IFRS 17 : A Practical Guide to Accounting & Actuarial Implementation / / by Michael Winkler, Sunil K. Kansal

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910980482503321
• Autore: Winkler Michael
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Karlsruhe : , : VVW : , : Imprint : VVW, , 2024
• ISBN: 3-86298-880-5
• Edizione: [1st ed. 2024.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (228 pages)
• Disciplina: 657
• Soggetti: Accounting
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di contenuto: 4787_524_Winkler_Kansal_Navigating_IFRS17_Titelei_EBOOK_170x240mm_DRUCK_NEU -- NavigatingIFRS_170x240_2025_02_21.pdf.
• Sommario/riassunto: IFRS 17 is revolutionizing insurance reporting across more than 140 jurisdictions worldwide. This mandatory standard is transforming how ; insurers operate, impacting all major international insurance groups. As IFRS 17 becomes the new norm, a comprehensive understanding of its principles and implementation strategies is crucial for professionals in the field. Navigating IFRS 17: A Practical Guide to Accounting & Actuarial Implementation, authored by Sunil Kansal and Michael Winkler, occupies a unique position as the definitive guidance resource for both accountants and actuaries. Despite IFRS 17 being mandatory, a significant number of insurance organizations are still far from full implementation. Many have just crossed the initial threshold and require substantial improvements, while even large companies that believe they have fully implemented IFRS 17 must address numerous critical and controversial areas. This book thoroughly tackles these complex issues, providing essential insights and strategies. Key features of the book include: - In-depth Analysis: Demystifying the principles and requirements of IFRS 17, enabling readers to comprehend its background, potential pitfalls, and lessons learned. - Practical Guidance: Providing a step-by-step approach to understanding and implementing IFRS 17, ensuring a smooth transition. - Comprehensive Coverage: Detailed discussions on leveraging Solvency II work, structuring portfolios, cash flows, discounting, risk adjustment, contractual service margin, and designing the accounting framework. - Expert Insights: Authored by industry leaders, the book offers insights from real-world experiences and high-level technical expertise. Unlike other publications that focus solely on the accounting perspective or specific regions,”Navigating IFRS 17” offers a holistic view that bridges the gap between accounting and actuarialpractices. It is an indispensable resource for CFOs, CROs, accountants, actuaries, risk managers, market analysts, and students in accounting and actuarial academic institutions.