This paper presents a parametric theory of poetic meter which defines set formally possible meters based on the prosodic constituents and categories given by universal grammar, functional principle that selects an optimal for particular language basis its lexical phonological structure. We support this detailed analysis favored in Finnish, stress-based syllable count varies accord with constraints weight, show why partially similar are likewise English.*

Building on the earlier studies of ancient fishing by Rostovtzeff and Wuellner, this article examines as a sub-system within political economy domestic first-century Galilee. I employ model embedded economics to articulate relationships between various players in sub-system: Roman emperors; Herod Antipas; tax administrators; brokers, collectors, toll collectors; families; hired laborers; suppliers raw goods other products; fish processors; shippers carters. This is developed order provide...

In the current polarized U.S. political environment, what it means to be a “true American” is increasingly contested. Researchers often look conceptualizations of patriotism and nationalism account for national identity; but extent which these measures capture understandings American identity beyond left right divides unknown. novel application Q‐methodology, this study investigates relationship between participants’ subjective their identity. Forty‐seven citizens representing wide range...

Abstract Objectives Conspiracy theories are associated with significant COVID‐19 health consequences including lower engagement protective behaviours. This study uses sensemaking theory, a process of constructing meanings through interpersonal exchanges that enable people to interpret their world explain the theoretical underlying development conspiratorial beliefs around within Black African and Caribbean communities in UK. Design Qualitative, in‐depth interviews were used. Methods...

This is the first of a three-part, cross-cultural study analyzing kinship in ancient Mediterranean world. The Herodian family serves as test case for Jewish structures and systems Second Temple period, thus providing data an analysis biblical kinship. In this part, focus on genealogy descent symbolic values they communicate. major types operant Roman Empire are placed within analytic framework articulated by anthropologist Emmanuel Todd.

Book Review| April 01 2004 The Spirit and the Word: Prophecy Tradition in Ancient Israel Israel, Sigmund Mowinckel K. C. Hanson. Gary Stansell Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google Journal of Biblical Literature (2004) 123 (1): 145–147. https://doi.org/10.2307/3268555 Views Icon Article contents Figures & tables Video Audio Supplementary Data Peer Review Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Tools Permissions Cite Citation Stansell; Israel. 1 January 2004; doi: Download...

Recent research highlights the significant role of political ideological identities in America’s increasing polarisation. In line with social identity theory, self-placement as a US liberal or conservative predicts favouritism toward in-group and negative attitudes behaviours outgroup. The theory also holds that link between self-categorisation behaviour is mediated by content identity, what an individual believes it means to be member group. Although previous has done much analyse...

The Renaissance experiments in quantitative meter English pose a long-standing puzzle: not only have their specific principles of composition proved elusive; so has any more general explanation ultimate failure. This article argues that the solution to puzzle lies interactions quantity and stress both language. An analysis dactylic hexameter as based on moraic trochees explains why is straightforwardly accommodated by some positions than others. Analyses stress-induced ambiguities syllable...

The recognition and representation of BAME community as 'high risk' Covid-19 in the UK presents both a health an identity threat to this ethnic group. This study employed thematic analysis explore response these threats related by sample 13 middle class members South Asian community. work advances psychological theory recognising affinity between expressions efficacy identity. Our findings identify intragroup stigmatisation commonalities that have implications for promotion behaviour...

Plagues and famines were recurring problems for people of the ancient Levant (eastern Mediterranean); since these phenomena perceived to be actions gods, they required interpretation by authorized prophets diviners. The seven passages discussed here all articulate a common behavioral pattern (with king identified as culpable deviant) character-set with regard catastrophes. motifs manifested are: breach sacred, divine punishment in form plague or famine, prophetic interpretation, restitution,...

Abstract Objectives Conspiracy theories are associated with significant COVID-19 health consequences including lower engagement protective behaviours. This study uses sensemaking theory, a process of constructing meanings through interpersonal exchanges that enable people to interpret their world explain the theoretical underlying development conspiratorial beliefs around within Black African and Caribbean communities in UK. Design Qualitative, in-depth interviews were used. Methods...

Rhyme is commonly defined as the repetition of certain final sounds. In English poetic practice, however, even within single poems, extent often varies, sometimes involving more similarity than definitions form suggest, and less, a means creating aesthetic effects. As noted by Zwicky (1976) recently developed Holtman (1996), such variation raises both descriptive theoretical questions about form: out full range imaginable variations in rhyme, which are actually used poets, why? Here close...

Abstract Extending research on US ideological identity as a social identity, this study employs representations approach to capture meaning form of national attachment. Across two studies ( n = 723), we demonstrate that novel organizing principles identity— reverence (veneration the nation in abstract, its symbols, sacred texts, and founding fathers) individual support (a focus progress individuals change required bring about equality)—significantly predicted self‐categorization, 2016...