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Vanishing Traditions
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Résumé
Embark on a compelling journey into the heart of cultures in peril. Between disappearing ancestral trades, forgotten languages, endangered rituals and threatened ecological knowledge, Vanishing Traditions explores the silent crumbling of our intangible heritage and the forces driving it. Drawing on recent investigations, this mini‑book illuminates the consequences of globalisation, climate change and economic transformations on arts, languages and community practices. Each chapter tells striking stories : British craftspeople facing the disappearance of their trades, Himalayan peoples forced to migrate, bark‑cloth makers planting trees and tribes reintroducing beavers to protect their lands.
Yet this book is not just a diagnosis ; it also recounts rebirths. From young Chinese reviving traditional lacquers through Douyin to digital initiatives saving endangered scripts, it shows that innovation and cross‑border cooperation can revitalise cultures. As you read these pages, you will understand why preserving living heritage is essential for the identity and resilience of societies.
Publisher : Five Minutes – Series : REGARDS CROISÉS. This book offers a global perspective and a call to action : support artisans, learn Indigenous languages, participate in local festivals. Together, let us protect these treasures that give meaning to our world.
Yet this book is not just a diagnosis ; it also recounts rebirths. From young Chinese reviving traditional lacquers through Douyin to digital initiatives saving endangered scripts, it shows that innovation and cross‑border cooperation can revitalise cultures. As you read these pages, you will understand why preserving living heritage is essential for the identity and resilience of societies.
Publisher : Five Minutes – Series : REGARDS CROISÉS. This book offers a global perspective and a call to action : support artisans, learn Indigenous languages, participate in local festivals. Together, let us protect these treasures that give meaning to our world.
Auteur
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Léwis Verdun (auteur)
Léwis Verdun est un auteur contemporain âgé d'une quarantaine d'années, reconnu pour ses capacités à rendre accessibles des sujets variés et complexes. Passionné par la transmission claire et concise du savoir, Léwis bénéficie d'un parcours riche et diversifié dans de nombreux domaines. Tout au long de sa carrière, il a su développer une méthode efficace permettant d’aborder de manière simple et captivante des concepts parfois compliqués. Aujourd'hui, au sein de la maison d'édition FIVE MINUTES, Léwis met à profit son savoir-faire éditorial et son expertise pédagogique, tout en s’aidant des outils les plus avancés en intelligence artificielle pour assister son processus créatif. Grâce à cette approche hybride et novatrice, il offre aux lecteurs des contenus pertinents, enrichissants et adaptés au rythme de vie contemporain.
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Caractéristiques
Éditeur : Five Minutes Éditions
Collection : Regards Croisés
Publication : 28 mai 2026
Intérieur : Noir & blanc
Support(s) : eBook [ePub]
Contenu(s) : ePub
Protection(s) : Marquage social (ePub)
Taille(s) : 125 ko (ePub)
Langue(s) : Anglais
Code(s) CLIL : 3116, 3407, 3645
EAN13 eBook [ePub] : 9791043415128
