Thesis (B.Sc)--University of Hong Kong, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 202-209)

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This diploma thesis focuses on studies of chipped stone industry of the Early Bronze Age in Bohemia and deals with questions connected to its occurrence in settlement and burial sites. The first part of this study presents the results of artefact analysis. The anylised complex of artefacts consists of 108 items and originates in following localities: Kolín - ringroad, Pátek near Poděbrady, Polepy near Kolín, Velké Přílepy a Vliněves. The analysis included the typological and morphological characteristics, used material and the links to their position in settlement objects and other finds. The second part of this diploma thesis summarizes present knowledge of prestigious artefacts such as silicite daggers, axes and arrowheads. Furthermore, it investigates the matter of contacts between Central Bohemia and Moravia on the basis of Moravian stone materials distribution. A catalogue of chipped stone industy from Central Bohemia is also included in this diploma thesis.

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Orientador: Raul Fiker / Banca: Leonildo Silveira Campos / Banca: Renato Bueno Franco / Banca: Sandra Duarte de Souza / Banca: José Pedro Antunes / Resumo: A tese aborda as diferentes faces e fases destinadas à representação da figura do Diabo pela arte mediante o devir sócio-histórico-cultural do ocidente desde a Idade Média até a modernidade. Assim, a produção artística de bens simbólicos sobre o Diabo adquiriu diversos contornos desde os séculos finais da Idade Média e, mediante o devir histórico, vivenciou sua transformação e reprodução em mercadoria no século XX. Tomando por base esse cenário, por meio da ação da Indústria Cultural, o imaginário existente sobre o Diabo passou a ser utilizado pela indústria do entretenimento e pela sociedade de consumo como mercadoria capaz de satisfazer os gostos das sociedades e das culturas contemporâneas. O símbolo mítico do mal perdeu sua função religiosa e tornou-se um instrumento a serviço da ideologia capitalista. / Abstract: The thesis aboards the different faces and phases destined to the representation of the figure of the Devil by art through the social, historical and cultural transformation of western society in the modernity. Thus, the artistic production of symbolic goods about Devil acquired many contours since the final centuries of the Middle Ages and, through the historical process, lived his transformation and reproduction in commodity in the XXth century. Based on this scenario, through the action of the Industry of Culture, the imaginary existent about Devil started being utilized by the industry of entertainment and by the society of consumption as commodity able to satisfy the taste of the society and culture contemporary. The mythical symbol of evil lost its religious function and became an instrument at the service of the capitalist ideology. / Doutor

This thesis investigates the production and consumption of the independent music sector in South Korea in the digital age. It examines the value of music and how it is created in the digital age. Thus, it suggests the impacts of the Internet for consumers and producers. The investigation is based on the view that there has been a transition to value co-creation by consumers and producers, away from the traditional view of value being produced by firms alone, and that this value can be symbolic, emotional and experiential. The thesis shows that this transition has indeed occurred in the music industry. To investigate value and value creation in popular music in the digital age, an in-depth single case study of the independent music industry in South Korea is conducted. Qualitative data was collected, using semi-structured interviews, from independent music consumers and independent record labels. This research reveals that consumers’ music consumption is made up of both information-processing and experiential behaviours. Their desire to minimize the inappropriateness and maximize the appropriateness of independent music and its culture contributes to its sustainment and expansion. This research also reveals the online practices of consumers, categorized into three themes: acquisition, relationship and engagement. In addition, the examination of music communities in South Korea shows that consumers are resource integrators. It reveals that the consumption communities are organized and maintained through various operant resources of the participants. The data from the independent record labels reveals that they are trying hard to interact with consumers and benefit from the new media. They are found to conduct four value (co)creation strategies: contacting, bonding, spreading and managing. Finally, this research shows that difficulties in utilizing social media can be categorized into the following: adaptability, uncontrollability, representability and applicability. The key contributions of this research are as follows: Firstly, it extends our understanding of the symbolic consumption of music. Secondly, it identifies a form of consumption community, which can be termed a ‘co-creative consumption community’. Lastly, it demonstrates the value (co)creation practices used by consumers and the strategies used by producers. These findings extend the existing knowledge and suggest new evidence that contributes to an increased understanding of the concept of value co-creation, and to consumer research in general. In addition, the findings will benefit marketers and producers, especially in cultural industries such as the music industry.