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This paper presents initial findings from an interdisciplinary study on the significance of food origin for contemporary Italian consumers. Despite the prolonged crisis and over 9 million people experiencing food hardships in 2022, the labeling of food origin remains a paramount concern for Italian consumers, significantly influencing their purchasing decisions. In this era of uncertainty, the food origin label has evolved into a symbolic construct, exacerbating omnivore dilemmas within an increasingly unreliable global landscape and contributing to a renegotiation of trust in expert knowledge, eroded by the prolonged crisis. By examining the cultural narratives underlying geographical indications of food products, their impact on consumer values and meanings, and their integration into daily communication and consumption practices, this study provides insights into the emerging contradictory axiology and social dynamics guiding food-related practices during times of crisis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper attempts to reflect on the socio-legal dynamics affecting the Algerian nomadic society, with particular reference to the period between 1830 and 1960. Algeria, which has been affected at the institutional and formal level by a decisive wave of re-Islamization since the second half of the eighties of the twentieth century, has not completely left behind its rich history of linguistic, cultural, religious and legal pluralism. In addition to the kaleidoscopic complexity of its substrate and heritage, it still carries within itself a significant minority of the population that has not abandoned the condition of nomadism. At a time when migratory flows pose questions such as that of polyethnic and multi-contextual rights to the Europe of jurists, and doctrine questions the operational possibilities of an orderly pluralism (mainly as a result of the partial decline of sovereignty under the lash of the repercussions of the economy), while legal practice is unfolding in new directions, such as that of automation, the law seems to be put to the test by two sets of questions: the erosion and redrawing of geographical boundaries that determine its effectiveness on the one hand, and the unpredictable possibilities freed up by the global non-place of virtual and market negotiations on the other. Speed, movement, wars, and the instability of effective boundaries seem to be the new stumbling blocks brought about by globalization, and the uncertainty of possible solutions is almost frightening; Studying the regulatory dimension of Algerian nomads reveals ancestral solutions whose functional capacity is not undermined by the perennial change of territories, landscapes, alliances - solutions that are not immediately expendable in the contemporary world, but which constitute significant food for thought. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With the growing influence of radical right-wing parties, their main ideas appear more and more freely in the media and institutional circles. By adapting traits from the ideology of the right-wing (often post-fascist) into a globalized context, they put themselves forward as nativists, sovereignists, authoritarians and defenders of traditions. The ideologies of these political formations have also included gender issues within them, and the complex and articulated use of these issues is the subject of this paper. Specifically, we aim to analyze the increasingly prominent role that gender issues play within the ideologies of the Italian radical right wing parties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper aims to propose, from the perspective of the sociology of conflict, a critical reflection on the problems of post-democracy and on the legitimacy of the instruments of intervention in international law. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The objective of this paper is to provide a provisional overview of the 2024 US presidential election campaign. The analysis of the communication strategies adopted by Trump and Biden after one year in campaigning will focus on their political advertising. Adapting the methodology of videostyle, the analysis will describe the distinctive features of the two opposing electoral narratives. These include the tendency towards personalisation, the intensity of polarization, the dominant emotional frames adopted, and the ideological-value structures referenced. The objective is to provide insights into the American election campaign of 2024, identifying the communication styles of its two contrasting leaders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Dilthey has no place in sociology because his Verstehen method was accused of psychologism. He fell into the trap of scientism, a positivist ideal of science to which even the German sociological tradition wanted to belong. The paper attempts to extend the sociological canon to the interpretive categories of 'life' and 'thought' theorized by Dilthey, and to demonstrate the valid application of his method, particularly in understanding human suffering and social needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present paper is intended to be a humble attempt to redeem sociology, a discipline unjustly perceived as a handmaiden among the human sciences, from the secondary role to which it is inappropriately relegated in deference to an evergrowing trend of technicalization and formalization, even algorithmic, of economics and law and even of certain specialized branches of sociology itself. On the contrary, an attempt is made to demonstrate, keeping in the background the great work of Mireilles Delmas-Marti, that it is precisely the most general, historically-anthropologically compromised and culturologically oriented part of this discipline that is the one most capable of accounting for the complexity underlying the local/global dynamics in progress, deciphering the asynchronic and destabilizing forces that corrode the effectiveness of the rules redesigning scenarios and destinies of social actors, and partially motivating the reasons involved. It seems all the more significant and urgent to us to push academic reflection towards a revival of the "great sociology" traditionally understood, in a season of disturbing juridical nihilism and worrying déshistoricisation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper summarizes the contribution of Vincenzo Cesareo to the theme of war in Ukraine, laid out in his book "The War in the Heart of Europe". Fruit of a multidisciplinary approach, Cesareo's contribution is notable not only for its stylistic clarity, but also for the spirit and passion with which he illustrates the rights of Ukraine and the wrongs of Putin: a genuine "lesson" in times of analyses that are too often partisan and/or ideologically distorted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper will attempt to reconstruct and understand the relationship between crisis, social development, legal order, and political decision-making as they have come to be intertwined in modern industrial society. Particular attention will be paid to the theme of "permanent crisis" and the problems of the "motorization of law," legal constructions, technical and scientific power in relation to processes of political legitimation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In a period comprised between the late 6th and the first half of the 5th millennium BCE (ca. 5300-4500 cal BCE), the so-called 'Ubaid/Black-on-Buff phenomenon occurred, which interested the entire Greater Mesopotamia. Among the various elements of material culture, the Black-on-Buff painted pottery is the most distinctive and widespread element throughout the whole area. Supra-regional similarities have often overshadowed intra-regional differences between the Black-on-Buff repertoires of various geographical regions. Using a stylistic (morpho-decorative) approach to pottery analysis and emphasising aspects of dissimilarity and/or local similarities between the repertoires of adjacent regions, the paper will highlight the possibility of identifying local characteristic traits within the Black-on-Buff repertoires of Greater Mesopotamian regions. What emerges is a strong ceramic regionalism in the Ubaid/Black-on-Buff horizon, with a predominantly east-west (rather than north-south) trajectory of interaction. Furthermore, the paper points out the possibility that the spread of the Black-on-Buff phenomenon did not follow a single path, but diversified and localised contact routes for each area. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In order to identify the concrete processes by which the complex machinery of the legal system operates, a focus on the narratives of law in popular culture can be useful. However, studying narrative poses a number of theoretical and methodological pitfalls. The aim of this paper is a return to Vincenzo Tomeo's half-century-old work The Judge on the Screen. The book is an excellent example of a sociologically careful and methodologically insightful use of fictional narrative sources such as films. It can be considered a classic of 'law and culture' studies and a forerunner of the 'law and cinema' movement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of the paper is to analyze the different forms that nontextual narrative takes related to the fundamental dimensions that characterize the video game medium, namely interactivity and game design. After providing a general definition of narrative and clarifying how its role is discussed within the scientific debate it will be proposed a semiotic model of analysis for each component and how narrative organizes each of them. Finally, two works will be analyzed where it is evident how the relationship between narrative and game design/interaction, taking into consideration the proposed models for analyzing the medium, defines not only the work itself but also the relationship with the user. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The field of study on narratives and social theory is broad and constantly evolving, as well as the relation between narratives and law. From the 70s on, partticularly in the Anglo-Saxon context the movement Law and Literature emerged, both as the analysis of law as literature and literature as law. Jurists, writers and literary critics began to explore the ways in which literature can help understand law and vice versa. The interactions between law and literature continue to challenge the traditional view of law as a technical and formal discipline, thus offering a socio-cultural approach to its understanding. Like any narratives, legal narratives are not transparent and neutral views of reality, as meanings do not pre-exist the process of emplotment. Stories, including legal stories, construct facts. In this paper, after a brief review of the main features of judicial narratives, I aim to investigate the peculiar narrative dimension of narratives produced within trials for human rights violations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper is an attempt to assess the potentiality of literary sources for the social sciences. It proposes a connection between the ontological conception of social reality and the methodological possibility to recur to literary narratives for social analysis. The concept of multiple reality (Alfred Schutz) is exemplified by referring chiefly to Schutz' treatment of Miguel Cervantes' novel, Don Quijote. In the concluding remarks, a complex conception of social reality is advocated, able to conceive society both in terms of social facts and social representations. Such ontological attitude may give due relevance to literature as a source of sociological data. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Recent studies have focused on the bacterial pathogen Yersinia pestis (the infective cause of plague): its aDNA has been isolated, and sequenced, since about 5200 cal BP in Latvia (Eastern Europe). Plague afflicted human populations, spreading across Eurasia with a particular evidence during the European Late Neolithic/Bronze Age (LNBA). A dense and reliable pedigree of the pathogens has been reconstructed through direct sequencing of bacterial aDNA. The present paper proposes a procedure to isolate and trace the process of different epidemic outbreaks, by reconsidering the 14C datings of the 31 Eurasian individuals so far identified as affected by Yersinia pestis, in its LNBA- lineage, with sequenced genomes belonging to its different internal strains. The raw 14C dates are grouped by statistical compatibility through Student's t-test and calibrated with the IntCal20 curve, isolating the possible outbreaks and bracketing them through Bayesian analysis. The spread from Europe to Eurasia and the duration of epidemic waves are reviewed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper illustrates the two main routes of diffusion of the iconography of the anthropomorphic vessel with a chin-mark, a model that appears in various cultural phenomena of the Near East, where it originated, and of Europe, between the end of the 7th and the 6th millennium cal BCE. The so-called "collective anthropomorphic" motif, of which a detailed overview is presented, supports the hypothesis of two diffusion routes: one termed "continental", which ends in central-eastern Europe, and the other, defined as "maritime", which arrives in the south-east of the Italian peninsula. The routes and tempo of spread, as well as the longevity of these particular decorative patterns, highlight possible links between the newly established farming groups in Europe and the communities of origin, and suggest an ideological and spiritual orientation based on a supra-regional communication system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Melka Kunture is a rich complex of prehistoric sites located on the margin of the Main Ethiopian Rift between 2000 and 2200 m above sea level. It provided abundant Pleistocene lithic tools, faunal and hominin remains within a high-elevation environment, with vegetation belonging to the Dry evergreen Afromontane Forest and Grassland Complex. In this context, Hippopotamus cf. amphibius is widely attested and dominates the faunal assemblage. Hippo activity and behavior are exceptionally recorded in several ichnological horizons, whereas cut-marks on a hippo's scapula and tibia prove the hominin-hippo interaction. Furthermore, ichnological evidence proves that hominins and hippos have shared the same areas. In this paper, we combine stable carbon and oxygen isotope analysis and ichnological evidence of hippos from the Melka Kunture sequence to reconstruct the hippo diet, habitat, and behavior. Our results indicate that during the Early and Middle Pleistocene at sites dated between 1.95 Ma and 0.68 Ma, hippos mostly consumed C4 plants, although they also fed on C3 vegetation. This feeding strategy is consistent with previous isotopic studies in other archaeological sites, which concluded that hippos are more versatile and opportunistic feeders than full grazers. In addition, the elevation of Melka Kunture is a significant factor when observing stable carbon isotopie values of tooth enamel because the C3 signal may also reflect the proportion of C3 plants and grasses, as evidenced by pollen and phy-tolith analyses. Furthermore, hippo fossil footprints, trackways, and a trail described exceptional and well-preserved evidence of Pleistocene hippo anatomy and behavior that are consistent with observations of the modern hippo species. Our analysis offers a complementary perspective for reconstructing the environment available to the hominins in the area during the Pleistocene. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper discusses the current state of heritage conservation in Italian libraries and archives, focusing on the challenges and opportunities faced by institutions, especially in the context of personnel shortages and reduced funding. The decline in conservation funding and staffing levels, exemplified by institutions like the Istituto Centrale per la Patologia degli Archivi e del Libro and the conservation workshops of the National Libraries of Florence and Rome, poses a significant threat to the long-term preservation of Italy's rich literary and documentary heritage. The analysis reveals an alarming disparity in the distribution of human resources dedicated to conservation in various cultural institutions. While museums and central institutes seem to enjoy a significant presence of conservation professionals, the situation in archives and libraries is notably different. The shortage of senior and assistant conservators jeopardizes the mission of preserving historical documents, manuscripts, and printed books for future generations. The author proposes several recommendations to address the current challenges, including the need to increase staffing levels in archives and libraries, restore specialized assistant roles, and promote sector-specific qualifications. The importance of harmonizing profiles, supporting professional development, and fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors is emphasized. Additionally, the critical role of conservators in emergency management, as demonstrated during recent floods, is highlighted. The closure of public conservation workshops, such as the one at the National Library of Turin, serves as a cautionary example of the consequences of staff turnover blockades and insufficient funding. However, positive instances of targeted investments, such as the hiring of conservators through Ales S.p.A. for state archives, underscore the potential for positive change with adequate financial support and qualified professionals. In conclusion, the article emphasizes the urgent need for sustained commitment to conservation efforts, acknowledging the pivotal role of conservators in safeguarding Italy's written heritage. The challenges outlined necessitate a collective and long-term vision for the preservation of the rich historical and cultural legacy of the nation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper attempts to answer to some delicate questions on the approach adopted in the conservation of Tibetan books in the West. Through the analysis of case studies and an overview of materials and methods of restoration employed in the past and in use nowadays, it has been possible to reconstruct a brief history of the Western practice carried out on these particular artifacts. The article tries to offer a starting point for a debate and to further explore this topic in search of new techniques to be applied in the field. The analyzed library material belongs to the Tucci Tibetan Collection that is conserved at the "Isiao" Library, today hosted in the African and Oriental Collection Room at the National Central Library of Rome. Reopened in 2017 after complex vicissitudes and managed by Ismeo - The International Association for Mediterranean and Oriental Studies - the "Isiao" Library works for the safeguard, enhancement and access to the collections of the African and Oriental sections, the cartographic collection and a wide photographic archive. Within the Oriental section, the Tucci Tibetan Collection counts over 2600 volumes, Tibetan manuscripts and xylographs collected by Giuseppe Tucci during his expeditions to Western and Central Tibet. These texts constitute a compendium of the Tibetan literature and so they are considered a priceless heritage of great historical and cultural interest by scholars from all over the world. In recent years, all volumes have been catalogued by Prof. Elena De Rossi Filibeck and they are now accessible to the public. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Male violence against women is often framed in an episodic way, as an ‘individual’ deviance, thus, as a problem pertaining to the sphere of private relationships. Attention is thus diverted from its structural causes - rooted in the inequality of material and symbolic power between men and women - thus depriving the phenomenon of its public relevance and its political significance. Men’s violence against women, on the other hand, is rooted in the inequalities of power operating in societies and is to be considered the instrument through which men try to preserve, within society, their position of material and symbolic dominance over women. With this paper we propose an analysis of the reflections on gender-based violence, with an emphasis on the discourses that help to frame the issue from a socio-political perspective and that focus on gender-based violence as a tool through which patriarchal society reproduces itself. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s political leadership is a new phenomenon. The objective of the paper is to understand the genesis of AOC’s political leadership by holding together the different aspects of its success, namely digital nativism, female and intersectional leadership, the functioning of its political machine. At the same time, it aims to connect the AOC case to the specific aspects of the American political system, namely its specific populist/progressive tradition and the functioning of large party-network. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Luca Serianni (Rome, 1947-2022) was a master of Italian language history studies. In the spring of 2022, he donated a collection of ancient books to the Angelica Library in Rome, including some eighteenth- and nineteenth-century medical treatises. This paper takes its cue from the donation to recall Luca Serianni's great sensitivity for specialised lexicon, for the "voices" of writers and speakers and for the "voices" gathered in vocabularies. To his fine talent for suggesting original reading paths and to his analytical accuracy Serianni added a profound passion for didactics; his scientific and human teaching will leave a deep legacy in the description of ancient and modern Italian. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper we will try to understand the "conceptual" perspective of sociology as one of the possible lines drawn within the cultural horizon of the social sciences. And this can be easily understood if we understand by "sociological culture" a knowledge that is not reducible to a scientific disciplinary sector or to an analytical technicality (an instrumental apparatus) aimed at data collection, but as a conceptual process capable of developing a cognitive orientation aimed at grasping the existential situation of man starting from his historical, concrete and social condition. The aim of this work is therefore, more than anything else, to grasp the process of conceptualisation of social experience starting from the cultural formations within which the relationship between thought and society, or rather, between mental structures and historical-social conditions, develops concretely and reflectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper focuses on the Italian transposition of article 17 of the Copyright Directive, which provides a new liability regime applicable to online content sharing service providers for the protected works and subject matter uploaded by their users. This way, the European and Italian legislators seek to combat the 'value gap', i.e. the difference between the remuneration received by creators and performers for their works and the revenue platforms are generating by making those works accessible. The article highlights the different interests involved by the new regulation and the safeguards introduced to ensure a fair balance between all of them. For example, some provisions aim to balance the interest of rightsholders in the effective protection of their intellectual property with the interest of the services' users and the general public in the free flow of information online. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]