esquema de fuerzas

English translation: hierarchy of forces

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Spanish term or phrase:esquema de fuerzas
English translation:hierarchy of forces
Entered by: Jack Ward

15:57 Aug 23, 2012
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Anthropology
Spanish term or phrase: esquema de fuerzas
Hi everyone,

I am currently working on a text about the role of craftsmanship and artisan practices in modern society. Is anyone able to help me with the term 'esquema de fuerzas'?

ST: ¿Cuál es el lugar que ocupa la artesanía ante este nuevo esquema de fuerzas que antepone el conocimiento de lo nuevo y promueve la digitalización y la desmaterialización de la cultura?

TT: My attempt: What place does craftsmanship occupy in the face of this new ???, which places a priority on knowledge of the latest developments and promotes the digitalisation and the dematerialisation of culture?

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Jack
Jack Ward
balance of forces
Explanation:
It's a "force diagram" in Physics but is used figuratively here. "Balance of Power" might be possible but seems a bit strong to me.
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DLyons
Ireland
Local time: 09:23
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I actually went with Simon's suggestion, but I'm going to award the points to DLyons, as it was his answer that Simon responded to.

Many thanks to all those who contributed!

Regards

Jack
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Summary of answers provided
3 +1balance of forces
DLyons
4layout of forces
veronicaes
4battle of forces
MedPharm
4conflict of ideas
Julie Thurston
4balance of power
Sian Cooper
3force of thought
Lisa McCarthy
3scheme of things
Wendy Streitparth


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force of thought


Explanation:
A new movement in creative thought has been a long time - Xanga
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27 Feb 2006 – There needs to be a new force of thought that moves mountains and forces people to stand up and take notice. It hasn't happened in a while.

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18 Mar 2011 – But there remains a **force of thought** that doubts the unlimited nature of an unlimited vacation days' .... The 25 Fastest Growing Tech Companies ...



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I think 'way of thinking' might also work here.

How has technology influenced our ***way of thinking***? | Virteacon
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12 Feb 2012 – Technology has changed the definition of life over the years. Life was taking a stroll in a park, a weekend game, office - with a lot of paperwork,

Lisa McCarthy
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balance of forces


Explanation:
It's a "force diagram" in Physics but is used figuratively here. "Balance of Power" might be possible but seems a bit strong to me.

DLyons
Ireland
Local time: 09:23
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 7
Grading comment
I actually went with Simon's suggestion, but I'm going to award the points to DLyons, as it was his answer that Simon responded to.

Many thanks to all those who contributed!

Regards

Jack

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Simon Bruni: or possibly 'hierarchy of forces'?
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  -> Thanks Simon.
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layout of forces


Explanation:
my option

Hope it helps!

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battle of forces


Explanation:
Balance of forces should be alright, but I sense some sort of a struggle in what is meant.

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scheme of things


Explanation:
Maybe too colloquial.

http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/in the scheme of things

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conflict of ideas


Explanation:
This I feel is another way it could be expressed.

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balance of power


Explanation:
'balance of forces' is too literal; 'balance of power' is a known phrase, and gives the right sense within the context, I think.

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