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Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-06-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Indigenous Arts and Culture
- Anthropology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- potlatch
1, record 1, English, potlatch
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- potlach 2, record 1, English, potlach
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cultural ritual of giving and symbolic sharing, especially among some Indigenous nations in northwestern North America. 3, record 1, English, - potlatch
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The potlatch celebrated a change of rank or status with dancing, feasting, and gifts. Like many other societies, [the Indigenous peoples] of the Northwest Coast associated prestige with wealth, and the potlatcher gained prestige according to the liberality of his giving. A true chief "always died poor" because he had potlatched his wealth, but he died rich in the rank and honor that he had accumulated for himself through giving and that he would pass on to his family, heirs, and descendants. 4, record 1, English, - potlatch
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Arts et culture autochtones
- Anthropologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- potlatch
1, record 1, French, potlatch
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rite culturel de don et de partage symbolique, notamment chez certaines nations autochtones du nord-ouest de l’Amérique du Nord. 2, record 1, French, - potlatch
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La cérémonie du potlatch […] fait partie intégrante de la gouvernance, de la culture et des traditions spirituelles de diverses Premières nations vivant sur la côte nord-ouest […] le potlatch est une cérémonie de remise de cadeaux ayant pour fonction de redistribuer la richesse. Au fil du temps, certains individus ayant un statut important accumulent des objets de valeur […] Ces biens sont plus tard offerts en cadeau aux invités ou même parfois détruits lors d’une cérémonie grandiose servant à démontrer la grande générosité, le statut et le prestige de l'hôte par rapport à ses rivaux. En plus de ses fonctions de redistribution économique et de filiation, le potlatch maintient la solidarité communautaire et les relations hiérarchiques au sein des bandes et des nations et entre celles-ci. Dans le cadre d’une cérémonie très élaborée, le potlatch a pour fonction de conférer un statut et un rang à des individus, à des groupes apparentés et à des clans, ainsi que de revendiquer des noms, des pouvoirs et des droits sur des territoires de chasse et de pêche. 3, record 1, French, - potlatch
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-04-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Plant Biology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- water status
1, record 2, English, water%20status
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The second initiative concerns the use of remote sensing to generate information on the water status of plant cover on a regional scale. A study carried out on vineyards ... revealed that the daily evapotranspiration and water status of a row crop could be mapped with a simple model. 1, record 2, English, - water%20status
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Biologie végétale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- état hydrique
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9tat%20hydrique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- statut hydrique 1, record 2, French, statut%20hydrique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La deuxième action porte sur l'utilisation de la télédétection pour renseigner l'état hydrique du couvert végétal à l'échelle régionale. Dans un contexte de production viticole, une étude […] a montré qu'une modélisation simplifiée permet de cartographier l'évapotranspiration journalière et le statut hydrique d’une culture en rang. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9tat%20hydrique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-05-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sociology (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- beehive society 1, record 3, English, beehive%20society
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In Aldous Huxley's Brave New World, a central authority genetically engineers the various types of humans needed for its beehive society. 1, record 3, English, - beehive%20society
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- société-ruche
1, record 3, French, soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%2Druche
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Depuis les années 60, nous vivons dans une société-ruche, c'est-à-dire que les structures sociales ne sont plus pyramidales comme autrefois et que les possessions matérielles ne déterminent plus le statut social puisque presque tout le monde y a accès. Dans une société-ruche, tout ce qui relève du domaine du privilège caractérise le rang social. 1, record 3, French, - soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%2Druche
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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