Cultural schema theory — (Nishida, 1999) explains the familiar and pre acquainted knowledge one uses when entering a familiar situation in his/her own culture. Cultural schemas for social interaction are cognitive structures that contain knowledge for face to face… … Wikipedia
Habitat International Coalition — (HIC) is an independent, nonprofit alliance with hundreds of organizations and individuals , which has been working in housing and human settlements for more than 30 years. The Coalition comprises social movements, community based organizations… … Wikipedia
Habitat destruction — The Chaco thorn forest is being felled at a rate considered among the highest in the world to give way to soybean cultivation. Habitat destruction is the process in which natural habitat is rendered functionally unable to support the species… … Wikipedia
Habitat for Humanity International — Infobox NPO organization name = Habitat for Humanity International organization organization motto = organization type = Non profit, Interest group founded = 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller in Americus, GA location = Global, international… … Wikipedia
Cultural anthropology — For the journal, see Cultural Anthropology (journal). Cultural anthropology is a branch of anthropology focused on the study of cultural variation among humans, collecting data about the impact of global economic and political processes on local… … Wikipedia
Cultural landscape — The West Lake of Hangzhou World Heritage Site. According to the UNESCO, it reflects an idealized fusion between humans and nature. [1] Cultural Landscapes have been defined by the World Heritage Committee as distinct geogr … Wikipedia
Cultural depictions of turtles and tortoises — Turtles and tortoises are frequently depicted in popular culture as easygoing, patient, and wise creatures, snapping turtles aside.[citation needed] Due to their long lifespan, slow movement, sturdiness, and wrinkled appearance, they are an… … Wikipedia
Cultural depictions of penguins — Penguins are popular around the world for their unusually upright, waddling gait, their magnificent swimming ability and (compared with other birds) their lack of fear toward humans.[1] Their striking black and white plumage is often likened to a … Wikipedia
India Habitat Centre — The India Habitat Centre, located in New Delhi, India, was conceived to be a catalyst relationship between individuals and institutions (e.g. NGO s) working in habitat related areas to increase their effectiveness. The architect who designed the… … Wikipedia
Natural and Cultural Peruvian Heritage — The Peruvian Constitution of 1993 recognised the natural resources and ecosystem variety of its country as a heritage. In 1900, the National System of Natural Areas that are protected by the Peruvian Government (SINANPE) was created. This entity… … Wikipedia
