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This book provides a critique of the knowledge business, and
describes and evaluates its different manifestations in, and
impacts on, the university sector. Its focus is the social sciences
and, in particular, housing and urban studies. Drawing on a wide
range of experiences, both in the UK and elsewhere, it illustrates
the changing management of the academy, and the development, by
university managers, of instruments or techniques of control to
ensure that academics are disciplined in ways that are commensurate
with achieving commercial goals. The individual chapters highlight
the different ways in which the academy is being put to work for
commercial gain, and they evaluate how far the public service ethos
of the universities is coming apart in a context in which what is
to be serviced is increasingly a private clientele defined by their
'ability to pay'. The Knowledge Business examines the
contradictions and tensions associated with these processes,
highlighting the implications for the academic labour process, and
the future of the academy.
Despite numerous sources suggesting that Islamophobia is becoming
both increasingly prevalent and societally acceptable in the
contemporary world, there remains a lack of textual sources that
consider either the phenomenon itself, or its manifestations and
consequences. There is no authoritative text that attempts to
understand or contextualise what might be seen to be one of the
most dangerous prejudices in the contemporary climate. Chris Allen
begins by looking at ways of defining and understanding
Islamophobia. He traces its historical evolution to the present
day, considering the impact of recent events and their aftermath
especially in the wake of the events of September 11, before trying
to understand and comprehend a wider conception of the phenomenon.
A series of investigations thematically consider the role of the
media, the contemporary positioning of Muslims throughout the
world, and whether Islamophobia can be seen to be a continuum of
historical anti-Muslimism or anti-Islamism, or whether Islamophobia
is an entirely modern concept. The issue of Islamophobia is
considered from the perspective of the local, regional, and global.
The incidence of Islamophobia, and the magnitude of the phenomenon
and its consequences, is one that warrants a greater investigation
in the world today. This book is both academically and socially
relevant and necessary.
This book provides a critique of the knowledge business, and
describes and evaluates its different manifestations in, and
impacts on, the university sector. Its focus is the social sciences
and, in particular, housing and urban studies. Drawing on a wide
range of experiences, both in the UK and elsewhere, it illustrates
the changing management of the academy, and the development, by
university managers, of instruments or techniques of control to
ensure that academics are disciplined in ways that are commensurate
with achieving commercial goals. The individual chapters highlight
the different ways in which the academy is being put to work for
commercial gain, and they evaluate how far the public service ethos
of the universities is coming apart in a context in which what is
to be serviced is increasingly a private clientele defined by their
'ability to pay'. The Knowledge Business examines the
contradictions and tensions associated with these processes,
highlighting the implications for the academic labour process, and
the future of the academy.
Do criminal cultures generate drug use? Crime, Drugs and Social
Theory critiques conventional academic and policy thinking
concerning the relationship between urban deprivation, crime and
drug use. Chris Allen outlines an innovative constructionist
phenomenological perspective to explore these relationships in a
new light. He discusses how people living in deprived urban areas
develop 'natural attitudes' towards activities, such as crime and
drug use, that are prevalent in the social worlds they inhabit, and
shows that this produces forms of articulation such as 'I don't
know why I take drugs', 'I just take them' and 'drugs come
naturally to me'. He then draws on his constructionist
phenomenology to help understand the 'natural attitude' towards
crime and drugs that emerge from conditions of urban deprivation,
as well as the non-reasoned forms of articulation that emerge from
this attitude. The book argues that understanding the conditions in
which drug users deviate from their 'natural attitude' can help
effective intervention in the lives of drug users.
Do criminal cultures generate drug use? Crime, Drugs and Social
Theory critiques conventional academic and policy thinking
concerning the relationship between urban deprivation, crime and
drug use. Chris Allen outlines an innovative constructionist
phenomenological perspective to explore these relationships in a
new light. He discusses how people living in deprived urban areas
develop 'natural attitudes' towards activities, such as crime and
drug use, that are prevalent in the social worlds they inhabit, and
shows that this produces forms of articulation such as 'I don't
know why I take drugs', 'I just take them' and 'drugs come
naturally to me'. He then draws on his constructionist
phenomenology to help understand the 'natural attitude' towards
crime and drugs that emerge from conditions of urban deprivation,
as well as the non-reasoned forms of articulation that emerge from
this attitude. The book argues that understanding the conditions in
which drug users deviate from their 'natural attitude' can help
effective intervention in the lives of drug users.
Despite numerous sources suggesting that Islamophobia is becoming
both increasingly prevalent and societally acceptable in the
contemporary world, there remains a lack of textual sources that
consider either the phenomenon itself, or its manifestations and
consequences. There is no authoritative text that attempts to
understand or contextualise what might be seen to be one of the
most dangerous prejudices in the contemporary climate. Chris Allen
begins by looking at ways of defining and understanding
Islamophobia. He traces its historical evolution to the present
day, considering the impact of recent events and their aftermath
especially in the wake of the events of September 11, before trying
to understand and comprehend a wider conception of the phenomenon.
A series of investigations thematically consider the role of the
media, the contemporary positioning of Muslims throughout the
world, and whether Islamophobia can be seen to be a continuum of
historical anti-Muslimism or anti-Islamism, or whether Islamophobia
is an entirely modern concept. The issue of Islamophobia is
considered from the perspective of the local, regional, and global.
The incidence of Islamophobia, and the magnitude of the phenomenon
and its consequences, is one that warrants a greater investigation
in the world today. This book is both academically and socially
relevant and necessary.
Housing market renewal is one of the most controversial urban
policy programmes of recent years. Housing Market Renewal and
Social Class critically examines the rationale for housing market
renewal: to develop 'high value' housing markets in place of the
so-called 'failing markets' of low-cost housing. Whose interests
are served by such a programme and who loses out? Drawing on
empirical evidence from Liverpool, the author argues that housing
market renewal plays to the interests of the middle classes in
viewing the market for houses as a field of social and economic
'opportunities', a stark contrast to a working class who are more
concerned with the practicalities of 'dwelling'. Against this
background of these differing attitudes to the housing market,
Housing Market Renewal and Social Class explores the difficult
question of whether institutions are now using the housing market
renewal programme to make profits at the expense of ordinary
working-class people. Reflecting on how this situation has come
about, the book critically examines the purpose of current housing
market renewal policies, and suggests directions for interested
social scientists wishing to understand the implications of the
programme. Housing Market Renewal and Social Class provides a
unique phenomenological understanding of the relationship between
social class and the market for houses, and will be compelling
reading for anybody concerned with the situation of working class
people living in UK cities.
Housing market renewal is one of the most controversial urban
policy programmes of recent years. Housing Market Renewal and
Social Class critically examines the rationale for housing market
renewal: to develop 'high value' housing markets in place of the
so-called 'failing markets' of low-cost housing. Whose interests
are served by such a programme and who loses out? Drawing on
empirical evidence from Liverpool, the author argues that housing
market renewal plays to the interests of the middle classes in
viewing the market for houses as a field of social and economic
'opportunities', a stark contrast to a working class who are more
concerned with the practicalities of 'dwelling'. Against this
background of these differing attitudes to the housing market,
Housing Market Renewal and Social Class explores the difficult
question of whether institutions are now using the housing market
renewal programme to make profits at the expense of ordinary
working-class people. Reflecting on how this situation has come
about, the book critically examines the purpose of current housing
market renewal policies, and suggests directions for interested
social scientists wishing to understand the implications of the
programme. Housing Market Renewal and Social Class provides a
unique phenomenological understanding of the relationship between
social class and the market for houses, and will be compelling
reading for anybody concerned with the situation of working class
people living in UK cities.
Place yourself in the midst of today's fast-paced exhilarating
world of advertising with ADVERTISING AND INTEGRATED BRAND
PROMOTION, 8E. This cutting-edge approach provides intriguing
insights into advertising in today's world. You see how strong
advertising is the result of hard work and careful planning. A
leader for its emphasis on integrated brand promotion, this edition
combines a solid understanding of advertising strategy and
important theory with hands-on practice. Advertising strategy comes
to life with dynamic visuals and examples from today's most
contemporary ads. Coverage of the latest practices and industry
developments highlights social media, design thinking, and
globalization. The book focuses on real advertising practice with
content that follows the same process as an advertising agency.
Accompanying MindTap provides integrated discussion of video and
other medium.
Place yourself in the midst of today's fast-paced exhilarating
world of advertising with O'Guinn/Allen/Semenik/Close's ADVERTISING
AND INTEGRATED BRAND PROMOTION, 7E. This powerful and practical
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BRAND PROMOTION, 7E you'll see how good advertising is the result
of hard work and careful planning. The comprehensive online
companion to the printed text provides integrated discussion of
video and other medium heretofore unavailable to be illustrated in
traditional print delivery. A leader for its emphasis on integrated
brand promotion, this edition combines a solid understanding of
advertising strategy and important theory with real-world
applications. The book's integrated learning experience gives you
hands-on practice putting chapter concepts into action. This
clearly written text brings a solid understanding of advertising
strategy to life with more dynamic visuals and graphic examples
than ever before. Today's most contemporary ads and exhibits
combine with coverage of the latest practices and industry
developments, including social media, design thinking, and an
emphasis on globalization. The book's focus on real advertising
practice is reflected in the book's contents that follows the same
process as an advertising agency. Trust ADVERTISING AND INTEGRATED
BRAND PROMOTION, 7E to equip you with the tools, knowledge, and
practice to get results in advertising and business today.
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The Possessions of Bartholomew Ka
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She wears her heart on her sleeve. Parting is such sweet sorrow.
Something wicked this way comes! We're all familiar with these
sayings. But where did they come from? Introduce young readers to
the treasures of William Shakespeare with Shakespeare Illustrated
Classics. Each title tells the tale of a popular play and is sure
to inspire further Shakespearian study!
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