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As an ancient nation with a long history and civilization, China is abundant in non-material cultural heritage, which not only lays the cultural foundation for Chinese nation but also carries original gene of the Chinese civilization. Non-material cultural heritage, recognized as a form of culture as well as a source of tourism, arouses gradual concerns and focus from people involved. This paper firstly proposes the definition of non-material cultural heritage, its origins and features, on the basis of which the role it plays in tourism has been brought out. Meanwhile, great emphasis is put on the concerning problems in tourism. In view of these issues, suggestions and possible solutions have been offered to protect the non-material cultural heritage.
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Book 2, titled The Savage, is narrated by Shanawdithit. The longest of the three sections, it is, to a considerable extent, a tale of horror. Shanawdithit reveals the humanity and the complexity -- even the sophistication -- of the Beothuks. Except for some of the Beothuks, [Bernice Morgan] does not seem particularly interested in her characters. Even Nonosabasut, who for a time is Shanawdithit's lover, serves the plot more than he appears as a person. Impressive also is Morgan's portrayal of the culture of the Beothuks. She has used what is known about the "Red Indians" (the colour coming from decorating their skin with red ochre) to humanize them. With the range of scenarios she creates to depict their family life, their social organization, their individual differences (including con...
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This sea change in economic thinking doesn't cut easily along the left-right political axis, and its implications could be profound. "Root-causes" liberals can find a great deal of satisfaction in the emphasis Where is the Wealth of Nations? places on education. According to Hamilton, education explains about 36 per cent of a country's intangible wealth. Conservatives can find solace in the importance of property rights and, moreover, in the confirmation that not all cultures are equal -- at least when measured on their ability to produce and sustain wealth. And both right and left will agree that the rule of law -- including fair courts and government transparency -- is the single most important contributor to a nation's wealth. These numbers come from Kirk Hamilton, a World Bank envir...
