This study on participation in cultural events and use of the media in Norway during 1991 is based on interviews with persons aged 9 to 79 years old. Cinemas, sports events and libraries were found to be the most visited; about 60% of the population had attended one of these in the last 12 months....

This statistical report examines trends in cultural activities and in the use of cultural facilities and mass media during 1994 among the Norwegian population. Cultural facilities and activities include: theatre, opera, ballet, concerts, museums, and libraries. Entertainment media include: books, ...

During 1992, newspapers and television were the most favoured forms of mass media among Norwegian people aged between 9-79 years old. Eighty four per cent read a newspaper, 80% watched television, 65% listened to the radio and 38% listened to recorded music. Twenty seven percent, 21% and 14% of...

The history of the (fairly rare) inclusion of insects in cartoons is traced from 1896 (The Yellow Kid), and several examples of insect cartoon characters and their originating artists are described. There are some delightful illustrations, mainly from Disney. The work of Gary Larson and Carl Banks...

It has been suggested that globalization may result in an adverse effect on tourism and that a strengthened rural cultural economy should be encouraged. This could lead to the development of strategies for transforming local information into resources for economic and cultural development in the...

The biology, injuriousness and control of Reesa vespulae (Milliron), which damages collections and exhibitions in zoological and botanical museums in Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway and was found in Europe for the first time in 1960, are dealt with. The dermestid has also been found in private...