Social media is changing the way humans create and exchange information. Not all social
media communications are, however, civil: the 'dark side'of social media cultivates various …

The monumentalization of public space has received significant scholarly attention both
globally and locally. In the South African context, this interest has been further heightened by …

This study draws on qualitative research to explore students', academic, and support staff
perspectives on the processes of the removal of the MT Steyn statue from the Bloemfontein …

This paper examines the recent emergence of statue-making in India, a powerful political-
cultural state apparatus. Statue-making commemorates historical figures and events …

Much of the literature on public space focuses on physical inclusion and exclusion rather
than social inclusion or exclusion. In this paper, the implications of this are considered in the …

The occurrence of vandalism in structures of historical and cultural value has been largely
observed in urban environments. The destruction to these structures ultimately imposes …

Since the twentieth century, the interdisciplinary field of 'memory studies' has become
especially topical and drawn upon a variety of theoretical perspectives, while offering a …

This project develops a biblical understanding of patriotism in America that centers on
loyalty to one's country, people, and culture. By looking at the historical development of …

Contribution/Originality: The originality of this paper lies in its contribution to the existing
literature by exploring the transition from absolutism to democratization in Africa. The paper …

This chapter discusses and explores the constantly evolving sacred geographies in
Lebanon, which testify to the importance of religious Christian and Muslim markers in the …