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Against the New Atheism: A Defence of Salvation-Sensitive Exclusivism (2018)
Thesis
Matthews, P. (2018). Against the New Atheism: A Defence of Salvation-Sensitive Exclusivism. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/418132

In the last decade, there have been several publications and articles by academics (especially Dawkins, Dennett, and Harris), attacking the rationale behind religious belief through the presupposition of scientism. According to these ‘New Atheists,'... Read More about Against the New Atheism: A Defence of Salvation-Sensitive Exclusivism.

Family responsibilities, obligations, and commitment in the Seychelles (2018)
Thesis
Henriette, F. G. (2018). Family responsibilities, obligations, and commitment in the Seychelles. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/411147

Drawing on a small-scale qualitative study, this thesis examines family relations in post-colonial Seychelles. The Seychelles is considered a post-colonial society because it used to be a colony. The aim of this qualitative research, using an interpr... Read More about Family responsibilities, obligations, and commitment in the Seychelles.

Lifelong learning among accountants: exploring the links with professional identity (2018)
Thesis
Adjei-Kusi, K. (2018). Lifelong learning among accountants: exploring the links with professional identity. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/411440

This thesis explores links between lifelong learning and professional identity among a group of eighteen accountants working across three countries between 2013 and 2016. The substantive aim of this study was to contribute to existing but limited lit... Read More about Lifelong learning among accountants: exploring the links with professional identity.

MacIntyre and green political thought: deliberative eco-politics for dependent rational animals (2018)
Thesis
Simcock, A. (2018). MacIntyre and green political thought: deliberative eco-politics for dependent rational animals. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/411426

Ecologism is a political ideology that emerged in the 1970s. It challenged the neoliberal privileging of economic growth over environmental protection and a narrow conception of the self as autonomous, rational and self-interested. Ecologism’s normat... Read More about MacIntyre and green political thought: deliberative eco-politics for dependent rational animals.

Patterns and dialogues in youth work practice: qualitative research into the professional identities and practices of qualified youth workers (2018)
Thesis
Pope, P. M. (2018). Patterns and dialogues in youth work practice: qualitative research into the professional identities and practices of qualified youth workers. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/411466

This qualitative research study into professional youth work identities and practices offers an insider perspective on the youth work community of practice. The research inquiry adopts a socially constructivist theoretical framework and was contextua... Read More about Patterns and dialogues in youth work practice: qualitative research into the professional identities and practices of qualified youth workers.

Against the physicalist zeitgeist: evaluating the contemporary case for physicalism and the prospect of property dualism (2018)
Thesis
Hibbert, B. (2018). Against the physicalist zeitgeist: evaluating the contemporary case for physicalism and the prospect of property dualism. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/418136

This thesis employs Chalmers’ (1996) hard problem of consciousness in an attempt to highlight the fundamental issues with the physicalist zeitgeist that has predominated much of contemporary philosophical thought, before championing an alternative me... Read More about Against the physicalist zeitgeist: evaluating the contemporary case for physicalism and the prospect of property dualism.

Inhabiting a woman’s world: the experience of male general student nurses in the Republic of Ireland (2018)
Thesis
Neary, M. (2018). Inhabiting a woman’s world: the experience of male general student nurses in the Republic of Ireland. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/411468

This thesis explores the experience of being a male general student nurse in the feminised world of nursing in the Republic of Ireland, where only 5% of general nurses are male. The main focus of the thesis is the experienceof male general student nu... Read More about Inhabiting a woman’s world: the experience of male general student nurses in the Republic of Ireland.

How can the concept of parrhesia be used to challenge thepolitics of sovereign exceptionalism? (2018)
Thesis
Mongini, H. (2018). How can the concept of parrhesia be used to challenge thepolitics of sovereign exceptionalism?. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/418135

This research paper is one that seeks to contribute to the resistance debate that focuses on ‘life’ as a governmental practice of ‘sovereign exceptionalism’. Sovereign exceptionalism is a term given to encompass a wide-ranging literature with its key... Read More about How can the concept of parrhesia be used to challenge thepolitics of sovereign exceptionalism?.

On the phenomenal, intentional and physical nature of Mind (2018)
Thesis
Estrada, A. A. G. (2018). On the phenomenal, intentional and physical nature of Mind. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/410395

The aim of this research is to provide a path to understand the phenomenal, intentional and physical nature of mind. Essential to the discussion of this thesis is the fundamental role that the phenomenal character of experience plays in the theory of... Read More about On the phenomenal, intentional and physical nature of Mind.

Transubstantiatory violence: a Masochian approach to Iraq (2013)
Thesis
Ingber, M. (2013). Transubstantiatory violence: a Masochian approach to Iraq. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/423986

The problem of complicity in regime violence has remained prevalent in trials against heads of state as well as in attempts to promote justice and reconciliation programs following civil wars where a majority of the population is implicated in the co... Read More about Transubstantiatory violence: a Masochian approach to Iraq.

A multi-country examination of cultural issues affecting attitudes of health sector professionals towards the development and use of information systems (2013)
Thesis
Leadbeter, D. M. (2013). A multi-country examination of cultural issues affecting attitudes of health sector professionals towards the development and use of information systems. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/423988

This study investigates whether the cultural differences, that are known to exist between countries, affect the attitudes of professionals in health towards the development and use of information systems. The study was motivated by the perceived fail... Read More about A multi-country examination of cultural issues affecting attitudes of health sector professionals towards the development and use of information systems.

Intelligence-led policing: an examination of intelligence practices in the policing of organized crime in Ontario (2010)
Thesis
Cotter, R. S. (2010). Intelligence-led policing: an examination of intelligence practices in the policing of organized crime in Ontario. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/425083

The governance of organized crime has become a prominent feature of law enforcement agendas internationally. According to the intelligence-led policing model, criminal intelligence units perform a vital role in the policing of organized crime through... Read More about Intelligence-led policing: an examination of intelligence practices in the policing of organized crime in Ontario.

Have patient and public involvement forums lived up to expectations? A qualitative study of Primary Care PPI forum groups (2009)
Thesis
Gilbert, M. (2009). Have patient and public involvement forums lived up to expectations? A qualitative study of Primary Care PPI forum groups. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/877858

This thesis investigates the establishment and operation of NHS Primary Care patient and public involvement forums and explores whether they were able to meet expectations, and fulfil their intended regulatory roles. PPI Forums, established in 2003,... Read More about Have patient and public involvement forums lived up to expectations? A qualitative study of Primary Care PPI forum groups.

Britain's South African foreign policy 1979-1989: bilateralism and multilateralism (1997)
Thesis
Parks, J. F. (1997). Britain's South African foreign policy 1979-1989: bilateralism and multilateralism. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/425087

Much academic thought and material has been devoted to British foreign policy and her relations with the Republic of South Africa. The Thatcher era is no exception to this rule. During this time Britain's South African foreign policy was subjected to... Read More about Britain's South African foreign policy 1979-1989: bilateralism and multilateralism.

Geopolitics in United States strategic policy 1890-1980; with special reference to the post-1945 period (1984)
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Sloan, G. R. F. (1984). Geopolitics in United States strategic policy 1890-1980; with special reference to the post-1945 period. (Thesis). Keele University

This thesis traces and analyses the nature of the relationship between geopolitical theory and United States strategic policy from 1890 to the end of the Carter admin­istration, with particular attention being paid to the post-1945 period. The first... Read More about Geopolitics in United States strategic policy 1890-1980; with special reference to the post-1945 period.

A reconsideration of the concept of authorship in film theory: an analysis of the films of Robert Altman, 1969-1975 (1984)
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Heans, A. (1984). A reconsideration of the concept of authorship in film theory: an analysis of the films of Robert Altman, 1969-1975. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/415072

Notions of personal authorship were of crucial importance in the development of a critical response to film as a specific signifying practice. Initially author based criticism (auteurism) was radical and polemical, but in other fields the humanist no... Read More about A reconsideration of the concept of authorship in film theory: an analysis of the films of Robert Altman, 1969-1975.

Television and development in Iraq: aspects of government policy with special reference to the effect of television on two Iraqi villages (1983)
Thesis
Al-Rawi, K. H. A. (1983). Television and development in Iraq: aspects of government policy with special reference to the effect of television on two Iraqi villages. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/414915

This study tries to examine the contribution of television broadcasting to development in Iraq. In most Third World countries (including Iraq), expectations and hopes that the use of the mass media might accelerate or aid development programmes and p... Read More about Television and development in Iraq: aspects of government policy with special reference to the effect of television on two Iraqi villages.

Solo legal practice in a changing Malaysian society: ethnic and class elements in lawyers' responses to state intervention (1979)
Thesis
Said, A. R. (1979). Solo legal practice in a changing Malaysian society: ethnic and class elements in lawyers' responses to state intervention. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/414650

This study is about a group of solo lawyers in Peninsular Malaysia. It is concerned with their professional and extra-professional roles, relationships, problems and responses to sources of patronage and state intervention. Theoretically, this study... Read More about Solo legal practice in a changing Malaysian society: ethnic and class elements in lawyers' responses to state intervention.