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The phrase was first used in sociology by Morton Grodzins when he adopted the phrase from physics where it referred to the adding a small amount of weight to a balanced object until the additional weight caused the object to suddenly and completely topple, or tip.
While different ethnic groups may display their own insular cultural aspects, throughout time a broad American culture has developed that encompasses the entire country. Developments in the culture of the United States in modern history have often been followed by similar changes in the rest of the world ( American cultural imperialism ).
One scheme of potential North American bioregions. The band of colour represent transitional biotones. Bioregionalism is a philosophy that suggests that political, cultural, and economic systems are more sustainable and just if they are organized around naturally defined areas called bioregions (similar to ecoregions).
Johnson's televised speech before Congress was carried nationally; it was considered to be a watershed moment for the civil rights movement. He said: Even if we pass this bill, the battle will not be over. What happened in Selma is part of a far larger movement which reaches into every section and state of America.
As originally conceived and practiced in the 19th century by Burckhardt, in relation to the Italian Renaissance, cultural history was oriented to the study of a particular historical period in its entirety, with regard not only to its painting, sculpture, and architecture, but to the economic basis underpinning society, and to the social ...
Water is the great connector, flowing across continents and cultures; from fjords to fisheries, glaciers to geysers. Freshwater ecosystems are the very fabric of life on Earth.
More than 800,000 noncitizens and “Dreamers” in New York City will have access to the ballot box — and could vote in municipal elections as early as next year — after Mayor Eric Adams ...
American culture has been shaped by the history of the United States, its geography, and various internal and external forces and migrations. [ 1 ] America's foundations were initially Western -based, and primarily English-influenced , but also with prominent French , German , Greek , Irish , Italian , Jewish , Polish , Scandinavian , and ...