Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun separating something into fine particles.
- noun annihilation by reducing something to atoms.
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- noun Alternative spelling of
atomization .
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- noun separating something into fine particles
- noun annihilation by reducing something to atoms
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Examples
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Theoretically, at least, it could be argued that this would result in what we might call the atomisation of a whole variety of things, including responses to social process.
Address at the Opening Of The 9th International Anti-Corruption Conference 1999
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Theoretically, at least, it could be argued that this would result in what we might call the atomisation of a whole variety of things, including responses to social process.
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I commented before that I thought Rufus Pollock's use of the term "atomisation" in the context of open content didn't quite capture what he was after, so I was pleased to find that he's done some more work on the concept and come up with the following interesting refinements:
Archive 2007-04-01 glyn moody 2007
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I commented before that I thought Rufus Pollock's use of the term "atomisation" in the context of open content didn't quite capture what he was after, so I was pleased to find that he's done some more work on the concept and come up with the following interesting refinements:
Of Modules, Atoms and Packages glyn moody 2007
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"atomisation" of society, breaking down natural bonds of duty and responsibility between individuals and replacing them with a reliance on the state.
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With the increasing atomisation of society into isolation through modern technology, to work in a room full of others, sitting with their stories too, can be far more spiritually enriching.
Lily Bevan: Get Thee to a Library! Unsung Hero of 41st St: Library Way Lily Bevan 2010
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With the increasing atomisation of society into isolation through modern technology, to work in a room full of others, sitting with their stories too, can be far more spiritually enriching.
Lily Bevan: Get Thee to a Library! Unsung Hero of 41st St: Library Way Lily Bevan 2010
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With the increasing atomisation of society into isolation through modern technology, to work in a room full of others, sitting with their stories too, can be far more spiritually enriching.
Lily Bevan: Get Thee to a Library! Unsung Hero of 41st St: Library Way Lily Bevan 2010
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With the increasing atomisation of society into isolation through modern technology, to work in a room full of others, sitting with their stories too, can be far more spiritually enriching.
Lily Bevan: Get Thee to a Library! Unsung Hero of 41st St: Library Way Lily Bevan 2010
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With the increasing atomisation of society into isolation through modern technology, to work in a room full of others, sitting with their stories too, can be far more spiritually enriching.
Lily Bevan: Get Thee to a Library! Unsung Hero of 41st St: Library Way Lily Bevan 2010
bilby commented on the word atomisation
"Green consumerism is another form of atomisation - a substitute for collective action. No political challenge can be met by shopping." - 'Eco-Junk', George Monbiot, 24 July 2007.
December 11, 2007