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Marginality, identity and politicisation of the Bhangi community, Delhi.
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(1987). Marginality, identity and politicisation of the Bhangi community, Delhi

This research is about the Bhangi community of Old City of Delhi. Bhangis are the hereditary sweepers/scavengers in India. They are the ex-untouchables in the traditional caste system. The caste society is a form of stratification system where social... Read More about Marginality, identity and politicisation of the Bhangi community, Delhi..

Is my red yours? Understanding experience and perception in light of spectral inversion
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(2018). Is my red yours? Understanding experience and perception in light of spectral inversion

The problem of Scepticism has long haunted the Philosophy of Mind—a particularly noxious form of Scepticism is articulated by John Locke’s problem of Inversion. The problem of inversion acts to undermine two of the dominant theories of mind: Function... Read More about Is my red yours? Understanding experience and perception in light of spectral inversion.

The position of Iraqi women within the family: with particular reference to married women
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Al-Khayyat, S. A. S. (1985). The position of Iraqi women within the family: with particular reference to married women

The central theme of this research is an investigation of the extent to which traditional familial attitudes have been instilled in Iraqi women, resulting in deep conflicts amongst those who recognise modern liberalising trends. By allowing Iraqi w... Read More about The position of Iraqi women within the family: with particular reference to married women.

The middle-belt movement in Nigerian political development: a study in political identity 1949-1967
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Logams, P. C. (1985). The middle-belt movement in Nigerian political development: a study in political identity 1949-1967

The study examines causes of the Middle-Belt movement and its identity In Northern Nigeria. It relates this identity to Nigerian Politics and Federation. The study suggests that internal colonialism of the Islamic society on the M-Belt groups were co... Read More about The middle-belt movement in Nigerian political development: a study in political identity 1949-1967.

A sociological analysis of the organisation, distribution and uses of health care in Mauritius
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Parahoo, A. K. (1985). A sociological analysis of the organisation, distribution and uses of health care in Mauritius

The main causes of morbidity and mortality in developing countries are infectious and parasitic diseases and malnutrition. While there is a growing consensus among health workers that these diseases are in the main preventable, approaches to health c... Read More about A sociological analysis of the organisation, distribution and uses of health care in Mauritius.

The Labour Party in opposition and in government, 1970-79; the effects of the government-opposition cycle upon intra-party stability
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Stallard, W. (1985). The Labour Party in opposition and in government, 1970-79; the effects of the government-opposition cycle upon intra-party stability

This thesis considers the continuing ability or inability of a political party within the British framework of party government, to adapt to the challenges posed by the regular move from office to Opposition and back again. We will therefore examine... Read More about The Labour Party in opposition and in government, 1970-79; the effects of the government-opposition cycle upon intra-party stability.

A transformational theory of socialisation and cultural reproduction
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Webster, D. C. H. (1985). A transformational theory of socialisation and cultural reproduction

The thesis begins with two apparently empirical questions: (1) why do those in subordinate positions within the social order acquiesce? (2) how does the existing cultural order persist? The thesis is an attempt to provide a single coherent framew... Read More about A transformational theory of socialisation and cultural reproduction.

An analytical ethnography of sickness absence in an English primary school
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Prout, A. (1986). An analytical ethnography of sickness absence in an English primary school

Medical sociology has characteristically dealt with children as inactive In the processes of their own illness and health. In part this reflects the treatment of children in sociology generally. It Is intensified by typically studying childhood sickn... Read More about An analytical ethnography of sickness absence in an English primary school.

A study of the policy implications arising from a local survey of perinatal mortality
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Robinson, J. J. A. (1986). A study of the policy implications arising from a local survey of perinatal mortality

In this study the policy implications arising from a locally commissioned survey of perinatal mortality are analysed at several levels, and are examined in relation to factors associated with the policy process. Part I contextualises perinatal mort... Read More about A study of the policy implications arising from a local survey of perinatal mortality.

The sociology of friendship: historical, literary & empirical perspectives
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Skidmore, D. (1986). The sociology of friendship: historical, literary & empirical perspectives

Friendship has been extensively examined over recent years, particularly in the field of social psychology. I argue that, rather than friendship, other relationships implying friendship, which I term 'association', have been the focus of attention in... Read More about The sociology of friendship: historical, literary & empirical perspectives.

Conflict in Palestine 1917-1948: Palestinian responses to Zionist settlement in Palestine with particular reference to the attempts to solve the conflict
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Abdalla Al-Soudi, A. M. (1986). Conflict in Palestine 1917-1948: Palestinian responses to Zionist settlement in Palestine with particular reference to the attempts to solve the conflict

There are two themes contained in this thesis: firstly, the examination of the Palestinian attitude, concept and views towards Zionist settlement in Palestine during the period 1917-1948, secondly, the analysis of their arguments and responses to the... Read More about Conflict in Palestine 1917-1948: Palestinian responses to Zionist settlement in Palestine with particular reference to the attempts to solve the conflict.

Miners and social character: a case study of a face team in mining, the work group and their social relationships
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Walter, M. A. (1986). Miners and social character: a case study of a face team in mining, the work group and their social relationships

In this thesis I present an interpretation of the social situation of a face team in coal mining. My central theoretical focus is the idea of social character, as elaborated most extensively in the work of Erich Fromm. The relationship of social char... Read More about Miners and social character: a case study of a face team in mining, the work group and their social relationships.

Training in counselling: the development, implementation and evaluation of 'listening and responding', an approach to teaching communication skills to nurses
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Connor, M. (1987). Training in counselling: the development, implementation and evaluation of 'listening and responding', an approach to teaching communication skills to nurses

A model for training nurses in the skills of communication and counselling was developed from microcouselling and problem management approaches. The model was used with twenty trainee nurse teachers during a course of one day per week, for ten weeks... Read More about Training in counselling: the development, implementation and evaluation of 'listening and responding', an approach to teaching communication skills to nurses.

The United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) 1948-1965, with postscript on the impact on UNMOGIP of the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971
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Dawson, P. (1987). The United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) 1948-1965, with postscript on the impact on UNMOGIP of the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971

In January 1949 the first UN Military Observers arrived in Kashmir to supervise a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, following hostilities arising from Kashmir's disputed status after Independence. In-accepting the resolutions of a UN Commission w... Read More about The United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) 1948-1965, with postscript on the impact on UNMOGIP of the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971.

Arms and influence in Saudi Arabia/United States relations, 1973-1983
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Ishgi, M. H. (1987). Arms and influence in Saudi Arabia/United States relations, 1973-1983

This thesis investigates empirically the realist argument that the United States arms transfers produced political influence on Saudi Arabia's foreign policy behaviour between 1973 and 1983. Within six chapters I set out the conditions and interactio... Read More about Arms and influence in Saudi Arabia/United States relations, 1973-1983.

Presidents and legitimacy in U.S. foreign policy: Cold War and Post-Cold War intervention in Latin America
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Summers, S. (2012). Presidents and legitimacy in U.S. foreign policy: Cold War and Post-Cold War intervention in Latin America

The legitimacy of presidential actions in United States interventions in Latin America is examined. The key questions are to consider the legitimacy of the interventions in terms of the constitutional legitimacy, international legitimacy, including t... Read More about Presidents and legitimacy in U.S. foreign policy: Cold War and Post-Cold War intervention in Latin America.