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Sustainability, Mar 9, 2023
This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative... more This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY
Western societies find themselves today in a paradoxical situation in relation to finance. In the... more Western societies find themselves today in a paradoxical situation in relation to finance. In the workplace Western man is simultaneously exposed to the pressure of efficiency and the risk of unemployment, both for the sake of stock-market prices; in his private life, as a consumer, he is harassed by consumerist temptations and payment obligations; and finally, as a human being and in some cases parent, he attempts to resist all these pressures and preserve an area of independence and truth — a haven of humanity, so to speak. Financial logic underpins all these pressures. But why is there all this pressure, which can sometimes lead to physical or mental violence? Supposedly, it is all in his best interests! Western man is the ultimate beneficiary of the forthcoming fruits of financialization — provided, of course, that he puts all his daily energy into ensuring the smooth running of the economic machine in which he has invested all his hopes (and all his money). Under the terms of the economic pact that underpins Western society, today’s saver/shareholder will, when he retires, enjoy the fruits of his years of work. It is this prospect of a life of leisure that explains the sacrifices free societies accept in order to accumulate financial value.
Advances in intelligent systems and computing, 2019
The paper presents an application of the SROI method to the case of culture and the social impact... more The paper presents an application of the SROI method to the case of culture and the social impacts of cultural institutions. The methodology is based on qualitative and quantitative evaluations and develops measurement proxies that refer back to financial measures, allowing to calculate the return in euros of a cultural investment.
Sociologia urbana e rurale, Nov 1, 2020
MeTis - Mondi educativi. Temi indagini suggestioni, Jul 21, 2018
XIX ISA World Congress of Sociology (July 15-21, 2018), Jul 19, 2018
SOCIOLOGIA URBANA E RURALE, 2018
The article focuses on the relation between the relational dimension and contemporary urban trans... more The article focuses on the relation between the relational dimension and contemporary urban transformation processes. Starting from the analysis of the main urban transformation phases, from the fordist to the post-fordist city, new evidences and practices of social governance territorial based will be described.Thanks to the model it will be possible to highlight how intangible resources (such as social networks, relations, communication) play a major role than tangible resources (like built and natural environment) in driving sustainable urban transformation processes in different phases. The paper undermines the direct correlation between density of relationships, stakeholder engagement at local level and the efficacy of urban transformation processes as a response to territorial needs.
Corporate Social Responsibility in Europe
Corporate Social Responsibility in Europe
City, culture and society, Dec 1, 2019
Manchester University Press eBooks, Jan 31, 2023
Sociologia urbana e rurale, Nov 1, 2022
SOCIOLOGIA URBANA E RURALE
Brexit und der Finanzmarkt, 2019
We present a statistical analysis aimed at investigating the quality of the health domain of BES ... more We present a statistical analysis aimed at investigating the quality of the health domain of BES in South Tyrol. After having summarized the academic debate on the distinction between objective and subjective indicators and on the use of subjective measures in policy making, we illustrate the rationale behind the approach adopted to interpret the available data. We observe how the heterogeneity of the stakeholders influences the way in which information is turned into policy action and the conflicts of interests that might arise must be resolved. Therefore we merge the information collected in a harmonized policy framework and we use it to identify the most critical issues regarding the improvement of health conditions in South Tyrol. Due to the high level of standardization, the exercise can be replicated for other BES domains and territories, promoting a more effective use of well-being data within policy making in Italy.
The paper develops a multi-stakeholder wellbeing analysis based on BES data (Benessere Equo e Sos... more The paper develops a multi-stakeholder wellbeing analysis based on BES data (Benessere Equo e Sostenibile, namely “Equitable and Sustainable Wellbeing”) on Health in South Tyrol, in order to highlight convergences and divergences among four selected classes of agents (citizens, local stakeholders, central administrations and for profit institutions). The statistical analysis is based on data of territorial accounting, the URBES report on the city of Bozen and data collected from the local statistical office (ASTAT) through citizens’ satisfaction surveys. Specifically, we read the available data both in absolute and comparative terms, we analyze an ad hoc selection of subjective indicators on health, and we show the interdependencies among data on well-being and economic development. As a result, we obtain a logical framework that narrows the existing gap between an objective approach – mostly based on institutional indicators – and a subjective approach – based on satisfaction surve...
Land
This paper deals with transformation processes in an area of Messina where post-earthquake (1908)... more This paper deals with transformation processes in an area of Messina where post-earthquake (1908) slums still exist. Over the last few years, the area has undergone important changes, resulting in a new, rather complex neighborhood scenario, but one that has highlighted its importance as an example for the urban regeneration of the whole city. This essay focuses on the participatory processes adopted by an NGO to involve the residents and some of the more vulnerable occupants in a new model for socio-technical change regarding energy and eco-sustainability.
Sustainability, Mar 9, 2023
This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative... more This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY
Western societies find themselves today in a paradoxical situation in relation to finance. In the... more Western societies find themselves today in a paradoxical situation in relation to finance. In the workplace Western man is simultaneously exposed to the pressure of efficiency and the risk of unemployment, both for the sake of stock-market prices; in his private life, as a consumer, he is harassed by consumerist temptations and payment obligations; and finally, as a human being and in some cases parent, he attempts to resist all these pressures and preserve an area of independence and truth — a haven of humanity, so to speak. Financial logic underpins all these pressures. But why is there all this pressure, which can sometimes lead to physical or mental violence? Supposedly, it is all in his best interests! Western man is the ultimate beneficiary of the forthcoming fruits of financialization — provided, of course, that he puts all his daily energy into ensuring the smooth running of the economic machine in which he has invested all his hopes (and all his money). Under the terms of the economic pact that underpins Western society, today’s saver/shareholder will, when he retires, enjoy the fruits of his years of work. It is this prospect of a life of leisure that explains the sacrifices free societies accept in order to accumulate financial value.
Advances in intelligent systems and computing, 2019
The paper presents an application of the SROI method to the case of culture and the social impact... more The paper presents an application of the SROI method to the case of culture and the social impacts of cultural institutions. The methodology is based on qualitative and quantitative evaluations and develops measurement proxies that refer back to financial measures, allowing to calculate the return in euros of a cultural investment.
Sociologia urbana e rurale, Nov 1, 2020
MeTis - Mondi educativi. Temi indagini suggestioni, Jul 21, 2018
XIX ISA World Congress of Sociology (July 15-21, 2018), Jul 19, 2018
SOCIOLOGIA URBANA E RURALE, 2018
The article focuses on the relation between the relational dimension and contemporary urban trans... more The article focuses on the relation between the relational dimension and contemporary urban transformation processes. Starting from the analysis of the main urban transformation phases, from the fordist to the post-fordist city, new evidences and practices of social governance territorial based will be described.Thanks to the model it will be possible to highlight how intangible resources (such as social networks, relations, communication) play a major role than tangible resources (like built and natural environment) in driving sustainable urban transformation processes in different phases. The paper undermines the direct correlation between density of relationships, stakeholder engagement at local level and the efficacy of urban transformation processes as a response to territorial needs.
Corporate Social Responsibility in Europe
Corporate Social Responsibility in Europe
City, culture and society, Dec 1, 2019
Manchester University Press eBooks, Jan 31, 2023
Sociologia urbana e rurale, Nov 1, 2022
SOCIOLOGIA URBANA E RURALE
Brexit und der Finanzmarkt, 2019
We present a statistical analysis aimed at investigating the quality of the health domain of BES ... more We present a statistical analysis aimed at investigating the quality of the health domain of BES in South Tyrol. After having summarized the academic debate on the distinction between objective and subjective indicators and on the use of subjective measures in policy making, we illustrate the rationale behind the approach adopted to interpret the available data. We observe how the heterogeneity of the stakeholders influences the way in which information is turned into policy action and the conflicts of interests that might arise must be resolved. Therefore we merge the information collected in a harmonized policy framework and we use it to identify the most critical issues regarding the improvement of health conditions in South Tyrol. Due to the high level of standardization, the exercise can be replicated for other BES domains and territories, promoting a more effective use of well-being data within policy making in Italy.
The paper develops a multi-stakeholder wellbeing analysis based on BES data (Benessere Equo e Sos... more The paper develops a multi-stakeholder wellbeing analysis based on BES data (Benessere Equo e Sostenibile, namely “Equitable and Sustainable Wellbeing”) on Health in South Tyrol, in order to highlight convergences and divergences among four selected classes of agents (citizens, local stakeholders, central administrations and for profit institutions). The statistical analysis is based on data of territorial accounting, the URBES report on the city of Bozen and data collected from the local statistical office (ASTAT) through citizens’ satisfaction surveys. Specifically, we read the available data both in absolute and comparative terms, we analyze an ad hoc selection of subjective indicators on health, and we show the interdependencies among data on well-being and economic development. As a result, we obtain a logical framework that narrows the existing gap between an objective approach – mostly based on institutional indicators – and a subjective approach – based on satisfaction surve...
Land
This paper deals with transformation processes in an area of Messina where post-earthquake (1908)... more This paper deals with transformation processes in an area of Messina where post-earthquake (1908) slums still exist. Over the last few years, the area has undergone important changes, resulting in a new, rather complex neighborhood scenario, but one that has highlighted its importance as an example for the urban regeneration of the whole city. This essay focuses on the participatory processes adopted by an NGO to involve the residents and some of the more vulnerable occupants in a new model for socio-technical change regarding energy and eco-sustainability.