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Rorty, conceptual schemes, and the traditional aspirations of Philosophy
Thesis
(2018). Rorty, conceptual schemes, and the traditional aspirations of Philosophy

Pragmatism is an anti-representationalist movement in philosophy which has attempted to reform, and in some instances, undermine, philosophy’s traditional aspirations, in order to keep the discipline connected with our first-order endeavours. I argue... Read More about Rorty, conceptual schemes, and the traditional aspirations of Philosophy.

Constructions of neoliberal hegemony: An ideology critique and critical discourse analysis of neoliberalism in the late 20th century
Thesis
(2018). Constructions of neoliberal hegemony: An ideology critique and critical discourse analysis of neoliberalism in the late 20th century

This thesis examines the role of ideas in relation to institutional change. It develops a critical constructivist analysis, drawing on neo-Gramscian political economy perspectives in IR, in order to understand how ideational factors such as beliefs,... Read More about Constructions of neoliberal hegemony: An ideology critique and critical discourse analysis of neoliberalism in the late 20th century.

Rites of passage in the age of social media: the experiences of millennial undergraduate students transitioning to higher education
Thesis
(2018). Rites of passage in the age of social media: the experiences of millennial undergraduate students transitioning to higher education

In the UK the transition to higher education is being made by increasing numbers of students. While the decision to attend university is not one which is made by all young people, for those who choose to enter education, this transition is arguably o... Read More about Rites of passage in the age of social media: the experiences of millennial undergraduate students transitioning to higher education.

A critical review of options for effective health policy formulation in Jordan
Thesis
(2018). A critical review of options for effective health policy formulation in Jordan

Jordan has in general a good healthcare system; yet it has been always exposed to both internal and external challenges which compromise the gains it has achieved over the years. This thesis examines one of the internal challenges, as something that... Read More about A critical review of options for effective health policy formulation in Jordan.

‘De-culturalising honour and violence: exploring ‘victims’’ experiences of ‘honour’-based violence in rural England’
Thesis
(2018). ‘De-culturalising honour and violence: exploring ‘victims’’ experiences of ‘honour’-based violence in rural England’

Violence perpetrated in the name of ‘honour’ is neither a new phenomenon, nor one associated exclusively with any particular culture or religion. Nevertheless the concept of honour has become a powerful expression through which certain ‘culturalised’... Read More about ‘De-culturalising honour and violence: exploring ‘victims’’ experiences of ‘honour’-based violence in rural England’.

Hidden Ghettos: Jewish identity and the processes of its political, social and legal reconstructions in Poland from 1945 until today
Thesis
(2014). Hidden Ghettos: Jewish identity and the processes of its political, social and legal reconstructions in Poland from 1945 until today

The thesis probes into the transitions of and within Jewish identity in the transitional state of Poland since 1945 until today amidst concentricity of anti-Semitism, discrimination of rights, forced emigration of Jews, religious dialogues, identity... Read More about Hidden Ghettos: Jewish identity and the processes of its political, social and legal reconstructions in Poland from 1945 until today.

Social Media: The Changing Nature of Politics and Politicians – from MPs to ‘Celebrities’
Presentation / Conference
Higson-Bliss. Social Media: The Changing Nature of Politics and Politicians – from MPs to ‘Celebrities’. Presented at The continuing crisis: Exploring the moral significance of the developments in politics, economic policy and the law since the 2008 banking crisis

The dramatic advancement of social media since 2008 has changed how the public interact and hold political figures to account, where in some instances, politicians are seen more as celebrities - #dishyrishi. Though the likes of Twitter and Facebook e... Read More about Social Media: The Changing Nature of Politics and Politicians – from MPs to ‘Celebrities’.

The non-aligned movement: its development up to 1982, with particular reference to Iraq
Thesis
(1984). The non-aligned movement: its development up to 1982, with particular reference to Iraq

During the past few decades the non-aligned movement has come to be recognised as the voice of the Third World in the international arena. In addition, the aim of securing the peace of the world recreates a more cohesive co operation among the Third... Read More about The non-aligned movement: its development up to 1982, with particular reference to Iraq.

Theism and scientific method
Thesis
(1984). Theism and scientific method

Sir Isaac Newton maintained that the question whether or not there is a God could be settled by appeal to experience. Against this David Hume maintained that experience could never provide a foundation for an inference concerning the existence and at... Read More about Theism and scientific method.

Economy and the state in colonial Spanish America: a sociological approach
Thesis
(1984). Economy and the state in colonial Spanish America: a sociological approach

This thesis analyses the development of economic and ideological forms of domination of the state over the exploited classes, Indians, African slaves and poor whites, in colonial Spanish America. Agriculture was throughout the colonial period the ma... Read More about Economy and the state in colonial Spanish America: a sociological approach.

The matter-of-fact in science: a sociological ethnography of a biochemistry laboratory
Thesis
(1984). The matter-of-fact in science: a sociological ethnography of a biochemistry laboratory

The development of intellectual strands pointing to the value of ethnographies of science are traced and the approach adopted for the present research is related to other laboratory observations. The findings gathered for this thesis are then prese... Read More about The matter-of-fact in science: a sociological ethnography of a biochemistry laboratory.