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Implementation and policy change: aspects of bus passenger transport in the U.K.
Thesis
Dudley, G. (1982). Implementation and policy change: aspects of bus passenger transport in the U.K

The dynamics of policy change are inevitably complex, and can involve inputs at all stages of the policy process. These stages are to some extent interdependent, and the expertise of the implementer, together with the usually long time-scale involved... Read More about Implementation and policy change: aspects of bus passenger transport in the U.K..

A comparison of two measures of attitude: Scalogram analysis and the semantic differential test
Thesis
Cooney, D. S. (1969). A comparison of two measures of attitude: Scalogram analysis and the semantic differential test

The supposed identity of the evaluative factor of the semantic differential with another measure of attitude, a Guttman scale, is discussed and empirically investigated. Theoretical considerations suggest that the degree of association observed may... Read More about A comparison of two measures of attitude: Scalogram analysis and the semantic differential test.

“My husband knows what is best for me…”: An exploration of educated Saudi women’s views towards domestic violence
Thesis
Nahshal, M. (2018). “My husband knows what is best for me…”: An exploration of educated Saudi women’s views towards domestic violence

Domestic violence, as we know from existing literature, is an ancient and global phenomenon (United Nations Report, 1970-90, 1991; World Health Organisation, 2005; Kaur & Garg, 2008). However, in Saudi Arabia, the problem of domestic violence only ca... Read More about “My husband knows what is best for me…”: An exploration of educated Saudi women’s views towards domestic violence.

Set theory and truth
Thesis
Dale, A. J. (1969). Set theory and truth

This thesis covers a number of related topics in the foundations of set theory. Section 1 contains an analysis of the paradoxes which suggests a way of looking at the axioms of any formalised set theory as to a certain extent legislating how 'is a me... Read More about Set theory and truth.

Drug addiction in two groups of British addicts: a critical empirical analysis of classical sociological theories of deviance
Thesis
Fazey, S. J. (1971). Drug addiction in two groups of British addicts: a critical empirical analysis of classical sociological theories of deviance

The main objective of this study is to test whether drug addicts - those addicted to heroin, morphine or methadone - rejected the goals of society and the means of achieving these goals, as suggested by Robert Herton. Other objectives include an exam... Read More about Drug addiction in two groups of British addicts: a critical empirical analysis of classical sociological theories of deviance.

Managing ‘at-risk’ students: investigating the role of personal tutors in the delivery of pastoral care in further education
Thesis
Furey, M. (2014). Managing ‘at-risk’ students: investigating the role of personal tutors in the delivery of pastoral care in further education

The thesis sets out to examine how systems of pastoral care in further education (FE) support personal tutors to meet the complex needs of students in an educational environment where performance management, compliance and accountability are prioriti... Read More about Managing ‘at-risk’ students: investigating the role of personal tutors in the delivery of pastoral care in further education.

John Locke and the scientific revolution: a study of the essay concerning human understanding in relation to seventeenth century science
Thesis
Rogers, G. (1971). John Locke and the scientific revolution: a study of the essay concerning human understanding in relation to seventeenth century science

This work aims to set Locke's Essay Concerning Human Understanding in the context of the scientific revolution of the seventeenth century. It does this by showing that the problem of the extent of human understanding to which Locke tried to find an a... Read More about John Locke and the scientific revolution: a study of the essay concerning human understanding in relation to seventeenth century science.

A study of the factors underlying the sentencing practice of the juvenile courts of Stoke-on-Trent and Leek
Thesis
Sural, B. (1971). A study of the factors underlying the sentencing practice of the juvenile courts of Stoke-on-Trent and Leek

This thesis examines the work of two Staffordshire juvenile courts, Stoke-on-Trent and Leek, from the point of view of the factors which are most influential in determining the sentencing decisions of the magistrates. These factors are: the offence,... Read More about A study of the factors underlying the sentencing practice of the juvenile courts of Stoke-on-Trent and Leek.

The dynamics of family structures: a study of life histories in the British peerage 1800 to 1970
Thesis
Bytheway, W. R. (1973). The dynamics of family structures: a study of life histories in the British peerage 1800 to 1970

An alternative approach to the study of family dynamics is presented. This is based upon family structures which are rigorously defined both with regard to membership and temporal location. Four kinds of family structure are investigated which togeth... Read More about The dynamics of family structures: a study of life histories in the British peerage 1800 to 1970.

The attitude of the Labour Party to reform of parliament, with particular reference to the House of Commons, 1919-1951
Thesis
Thomas, P. R. (1974). The attitude of the Labour Party to reform of parliament, with particular reference to the House of Commons, 1919-1951

The thesis examines the Labour Party's view of Parliament as an instrument through which the transition from Capitalism to Socialism could be made. The traditional interpretation of the conservatism of the Party on this issue is re-examined and an at... Read More about The attitude of the Labour Party to reform of parliament, with particular reference to the House of Commons, 1919-1951.

A multivariate analysis of some characteristics of psychiatric hospitals
Thesis
Wilson, B. J. (1974). A multivariate analysis of some characteristics of psychiatric hospitals

The psychiatric hospitals in England and Wales differ widely in the ways in which they are run and on a range of other criteria such as staff-patient ratios and discharge rates. Many of these differences have come about for historical reasons. Some... Read More about A multivariate analysis of some characteristics of psychiatric hospitals.

An inquiry into the validity of mathematical methods used in evaluating theories of occupational choice
Thesis
Allan, G. J. B. (1976). An inquiry into the validity of mathematical methods used in evaluating theories of occupational choice

An examination of the ontological basis of sociology reveals that sociology is inherently statistical. Various critiques of the use of mathematics and statistics are shown to be based on incorrect views of science and a confusion of different concept... Read More about An inquiry into the validity of mathematical methods used in evaluating theories of occupational choice.

A study of class consciousness in relation to attitudes to the union among A.U.E.W. members in the potteries
Thesis
Erdogan, N. Z. (1976). A study of class consciousness in relation to attitudes to the union among A.U.E.W. members in the potteries

Trade unions emerged out of the conflict generating conditions of the capitalist stage of socio-econanic development, as the organisation of the people who participate in the production of the material wealth of society with their labour. They are,... Read More about A study of class consciousness in relation to attitudes to the union among A.U.E.W. members in the potteries.

A sociological analysis of the interrelation of the economic and political activities of Indian traders in East and South Africa from the mid-nineteenth to the mid-twentieth century
Thesis
Jassat, E. (1976). A sociological analysis of the interrelation of the economic and political activities of Indian traders in East and South Africa from the mid-nineteenth to the mid-twentieth century

The Indians of East and South Africa form a minority group in complex social formations. The thesis looks at the position of this group from about the mid-nineteenth century to the middle of this century. In doing so I have concentrated upon the econ... Read More about A sociological analysis of the interrelation of the economic and political activities of Indian traders in East and South Africa from the mid-nineteenth to the mid-twentieth century.

Intergovernmental cooperation in science and technology: the experience of the European Space Research Organisation and the European Space Vehicle Launcher Development Organisation 1960-1970
Thesis
Cairns, D. W. (1977). Intergovernmental cooperation in science and technology: the experience of the European Space Research Organisation and the European Space Vehicle Launcher Development Organisation 1960-1970

In 1960 the first soundings were taken which were to lead to the foundation of the European Space Research Organisation (ESRO) and the European Space Vehicle launcher Development Organisation (ELDO) some four years later. In Part I, the growth of t... Read More about Intergovernmental cooperation in science and technology: the experience of the European Space Research Organisation and the European Space Vehicle Launcher Development Organisation 1960-1970.

Psychiatric in-patients from a mixed community: a statistical examination and an assessment of the patient records of two hospitals
Thesis
Clarke, M. (1977). Psychiatric in-patients from a mixed community: a statistical examination and an assessment of the patient records of two hospitals

The thesis presents results and conclusions from an examination and analysis of the hospital records for a year's intake of psychiatric in-patients to St. Edwards mental illness Hospital, Cheddleton and the City General Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent, whic... Read More about Psychiatric in-patients from a mixed community: a statistical examination and an assessment of the patient records of two hospitals.

The politics of industrial change: government involvement in the U.K. shipbuilding industry 1959-73
Thesis
Hogwood, B. W. (1977). The politics of industrial change: government involvement in the U.K. shipbuilding industry 1959-73

This study uses a policy analysis approach to examine the development of government policy towards the UK shipbuilding industry in the period 1959-73 as a case study of government involvement in an industry undergoing change. The focus is primarily a... Read More about The politics of industrial change: government involvement in the U.K. shipbuilding industry 1959-73.