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| 1. van Geuns, Lucia. and Slingerland, Stephan. "The Geopolitics of a Low-Carbon Energy Transition: The Role of Fossil Fuels" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the ISA's 50th ANNUAL CONVENTION "EXPLORING THE PAST, ANTICIPATING THE FUTURE", New York Marriott Marquis, NEW YORK CITY, NY, USA, Feb 15, 2009 <Not Available>. 2009-11-29 <http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p312646_index.html>Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript
Abstract: In global energy transition scenarios, it is often implicitly assumed that technologicaldevelopment, together with international policies aimed at pricing carbon emissions, will‘automatically’ lead to a replacement of fossil fuels by new technologies |
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| 2. Codrington, Raymond. "Fossils in the City Futures: Community and the Los Angeles Museum of Natural History" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Studies Association, <Not Available>. 2009-11-29 <http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p142313_index.html>Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript
Abstract: The Julian C. Dixon Institute for Cultural Studies is a museum linked think tank that addresses cultural issues related to the diverse populations of Greater Los Angeles. The Dixon Institute proactively reinforces the relationship between the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and the region through research and public forums focused on imaginative collaborations between and among diverse constituencies.
The Dixon Institute promotes the development of creative solutions to increase public access to the resources and capabilities of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County by bringing together scholars, museum professionals and community members to address how the diverse population of the region defines important issues related to their individual and shared existence.
As the role of museums continue to change, the Julian C. Dixon Institute for Cultural Studies works to supplement the mission of the Natural History Museum, “to inspire wonder, discovery and responsibility for our natural and cultural worlds,” as well as chart a new direction for museum practice.
Los Angeles is experiencing rapid change that is increasing its diversity. As this change occurs, the question remains, how can societies understand and think about the many forms of diversity as an asset. To respond to this, Julian C. Dixon Institute for Cultural Studies approaches programming and research as an opportunity to facilitate critical thinking around relevant issues that impact the communities of Los Angeles and beyond.
The Dixon Institute brings together different disciplines, working with universities, other cultural institutions as well as community based organizations.
Dixon Institute Director Raymond Codrington will talk about working within a long-established mainstream museum setting in an institute mandated to "address... cultural issues related to the diverse populations of Greater Los Angeles." |
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