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Magnetic resonance studies of paramagnetic centres in oxide crystals
Thesis
McGeehin, P. (1974). Magnetic resonance studies of paramagnetic centres in oxide crystals

The results reported in this thesis were obtained using Electron Paramagnetic Resonance. Studies were made of previously neutron irradiated crystals of CaWO4 and CaO, and of the system CaO : Gd3+.

Biophysical studies of dynamic CD4 changes implicated in HIV-1 infection
Thesis
Channell, J. A. (2019). Biophysical studies of dynamic CD4 changes implicated in HIV-1 infection. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/413133

Cluster of differentiation 4 (CD4) is a receptor protein found on the surface of cells of the immune system and is the primary receptor of the human immuno-deficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) envelope glycoprotein 120 (gp120). The extracellular portion of CD4... Read More about Biophysical studies of dynamic CD4 changes implicated in HIV-1 infection.

The thermochemistry of some transition metal complexes
Thesis
McNaughton, J. L. (1974). The thermochemistry of some transition metal complexes

In this thesis, thermochemical data for two different groups of transition-metal complex are reported. The first group of complexes is of the type MX2Ln, where M is a first-row transition-metal or Cd, X is a halogen and L is a heterocyclic ligand. T... Read More about The thermochemistry of some transition metal complexes.

Fracture surface zones and crack-branching in some brittle plastics
Thesis
McQullin, B. R. (1974). Fracture surface zones and crack-branching in some brittle plastics

The phenomenon of crack-branching is examined. Other, pre-branching, fracture surface zones which arise on the tensile fracture surfaces of polymethylmethacrylate, polystyrene, and an epoxy resin are then described, and an attempt is made to account... Read More about Fracture surface zones and crack-branching in some brittle plastics.

Ideology and action: American liberalism and radicalism, 1945-1972
Thesis
O'Donnell, M. H. (1974). Ideology and action: American liberalism and radicalism, 1945-1972

This thesis, titled Ideology and Action: American Liberalism and Radicalisim 1945-1972, is an interdisciplinary study of liberal and radical thought. The term ideology is defined as a consciously held body of values, strategies and goals, and carries... Read More about Ideology and action: American liberalism and radicalism, 1945-1972.

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.

Custodians of a tradition: Republican leaders and the development of American foreign policy, 1944-1949
Thesis
Tyrrell, A. J. (1974). Custodians of a tradition: Republican leaders and the development of American foreign policy, 1944-1949

A study of the attempt by leading members of the Republican Party to define a coherent Republican attitude to foreign affairs at a time when America’s role was being transformed. The principal Republican leaders are identified as Senator Arthur H. Va... Read More about Custodians of a tradition: Republican leaders and the development of American foreign policy, 1944-1949.

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.

Electron stimulated electron emission from solid surfaces
Thesis
Wright, B. (1974). Electron stimulated electron emission from solid surfaces

The topic of electron stimulated secondary electron emission is introduced in relation to studies in surface physics. In addition, some of the more recent literature in this subject is reviewed and critically appraised. An apparatus for high resolut... Read More about Electron stimulated electron emission from solid surfaces.

A chemical investigation into the moulting hormones of the barnacle Balanus balanoides
Thesis
Morton Bebbington, P. (1975). A chemical investigation into the moulting hormones of the barnacle Balanus balanoides

In an attempt to detect and identify the moult-inducing substances in the barnacle, Balanus balanoides, one and a half metric tonnes of barnacle material was collected and extracted. Two known arthropod moulting hormones were detected in significant... Read More about A chemical investigation into the moulting hormones of the barnacle Balanus balanoides.

Stereopsis: a dynamic approach
Thesis
Beverley, K. (1975). Stereopsis: a dynamic approach

An angular disparity between the left and right retinal images sufficient to elicit sensation of stereoscopic depth. Hitherto, few studies of the dynamics of this effect have been reported.

Growth poles in Spain: concepts and reality
Thesis
Bradshaw, R. P. (1975). Growth poles in Spain: concepts and reality

Since 1945 there has been a growing awareness of the very wide disparity which exists between the rich and poor regions of many countries. In a large number of cases this gap is progressively widening. In the search for a solution several countries h... Read More about Growth poles in Spain: concepts and reality.

Composing with images: a portfolio of audiovisual works exploring the compositional potential of associative sonic, visual and intellectual imagery.
Thesis
Bird, S. (2010). visual and intellectual imagery

Most of the research undertaken within the music community on the combination of sound and imagery, has related either to mainstream filmmaking, or has been rooted in the predominantly abstract world of Visual Music. However, this portfolio utilises... Read More about Composing with images: a portfolio of audiovisual works exploring the compositional potential of associative sonic, visual and intellectual imagery..

Studies on the latency of some glycosidases in rat liver lysosomes
Thesis
Burton, R. (1975). Studies on the latency of some glycosidases in rat liver lysosomes

This thesis records results obtained between October, 1972 and September, 1975 in the Biochemistry Research Unit, University of Keele. The latency of three glycosidases in intact rat liver lysosomes was examined with p-nitrophenyl substrates. The l... Read More about Studies on the latency of some glycosidases in rat liver lysosomes.

X-ray studies of monochloroacetamide and benzanilide
Thesis
Collis, P. G. (1975). X-ray studies of monochloroacetamide and benzanilide

The crystal structures of monochloroacetamide and benzanilide have been determined by X-ray diffraction methods. Monochloroacetamide was found to crystallise in the space group P2,1/c, with four molecules in the monoclinic unit cell of dimensions a... Read More about X-ray studies of monochloroacetamide and benzanilide.

Interactive computer graphics in quantum chemistry research
Thesis
Cooper, I. (1974). Interactive computer graphics in quantum chemistry research

The broad aim of this thesis is to investigate the feasibility of using interactive computer graphical methods to control experiments in scientific research. A particular area of scientific research, namely quantum chemistry, is chosen because within... Read More about Interactive computer graphics in quantum chemistry research.

The formation of the Polish government-in-exile and its relations with Great Britain, 1939-1941
Thesis
Coutouvidis, J. (1975). The formation of the Polish government-in-exile and its relations with Great Britain, 1939-1941

In June, 1940, the Polish Government established itself in London. It was headed by General Wladyslaw Sikorski and in its composition it reflected a radical change in Polish politics since the coup d'etat of May 1926, which brought Marshal Josef Pils... Read More about The formation of the Polish government-in-exile and its relations with Great Britain, 1939-1941.

Libertinism in English literature 1650-1700
Thesis
Donaldson, A. M. (1975). Libertinism in English literature 1650-1700

My thesis concerns libertine ideals of pleasure in English literature from the time of the Interregnum until about 1700. Restoration comedy is omitted from the study, and so are such subsidiary libertine ideals as wit and honour. Libertinism has a re... Read More about Libertinism in English literature 1650-1700.

Commercial persuasion: the evolution of an advertising vocabulary in England from 1300 to 1972
Thesis
Jones, J. C. (1975). Commercial persuasion: the evolution of an advertising vocabulary in England from 1300 to 1972

This thesis is a descriptive and annotated survey of the persuasive words and phrases cultivated by generations of English advertisers. It considers the spoken and chanted words of street vendors, the printed offers to treat made in newspapers, magaz... Read More about Commercial persuasion: the evolution of an advertising vocabulary in England from 1300 to 1972.

The Jew as myth in recent Jewish-American fiction, with specific reference to the novels of Saul Bellow
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Miller, M. J. (1975). The Jew as myth in recent Jewish-American fiction, with specific reference to the novels of Saul Bellow

The premise of this thesis is that the European Holocaust, the systematic genocide practised upon the Jews by the Nazis in World War II, gave a new moral authority to the Jew in American literature; and that the onset of philo-Semitism combined with... Read More about The Jew as myth in recent Jewish-American fiction, with specific reference to the novels of Saul Bellow.