IT capitalism [1]: economy (G. Lins Ribeiro)
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IT capitalism [1]: economy (G. Lins Ribeiro)

ByEdward Eggleston

“A more sophisticated understanding of intellectual cooperation and innovation calls for the understanding of great sociological, economic, political and technological forces surrounding them. In this essay, I discuss the hegemony of electronic-computer capitalism and the changes it provokes in economic, academic and political life, in order to situate in a larger context the issues and challenges we currently face.” (G. Lins Ribeiro)

JUNE IS PRIDE MONTH!

JUNE IS PRIDE MONTH!

ByCristina Castor

We are so excited to share with all our patrons some of the books we have in celebration of Pride Month! Here are some of our favorites, and there are more within our collection. Let’s celebrate this month by reading books that highlight the LGBTQIA+ community and the importance of having their stories shared and…

Primitivism and Modern Art. (Cramer and Grant)
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Primitivism and Modern Art. (Cramer and Grant)

ByEdward Eggleston

“Primitivism in art involves the appreciation and imitation of cultural products and practices perceived to be “primitive,” or at an earlier stage of a supposed common scale of human development. This definition contains a basic contradiction: the primitive is admired and even seen as a model, but at the same it is also presumed to be inferior, because it is not fully developed. This paradox makes primitivism a concept that is both intellectually and morally complex.” (Cramer and Grant)

SUPER SWEET PICTURE BOOKS

SUPER SWEET PICTURE BOOKS

ByCristina Castor

Even though the pandemic is changing a lot of libraries’ plans for programming, here in Homewood Public Library, we are still offering them to our patrons via the internet. Throughout this summer, our children’s librarians are sharing storytime videos for all ages to enjoy! Hurray! This week, join me as I share a story about…