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.

Workers' participation in management: the case of Algeria's industry
Thesis
(1984). Workers' participation in management: the case of Algeria's industry

The content of the thesis is divided into ten chapters and a conclu­sion.
Chapter one discusses the origins of the idea of workers' participation since the Industrial Revolution as expressed in the struggle between capital and Labour. In addition t... Read More about Workers' participation in management: the case of Algeria's industry.

Social change and rural development in a North Iraqi village: a study of the role of the government and popular organisations, 1958 - 1981
Thesis
(1984). Social change and rural development in a North Iraqi village: a study of the role of the government and popular organisations, 1958 - 1981

This thesis seeks to combine sociological and cultural aspects in an account of the major processes of social, political and economic change in the Ash-Shag village in Iraq, together with an analysis of the impact of rural development on villagers. T... Read More about Social change and rural development in a North Iraqi village: a study of the role of the government and popular organisations, 1958 - 1981.

Convention and constraint in the operation of musical groups: two case studies
Thesis
(1983). Convention and constraint in the operation of musical groups: two case studies

The purpose of this thesis is to explore the ways in which Howard Becker's notions of convention and constraint operate in the functioning of selected musical groups. In particular, areas under investigation include the interrelated networks of media... Read More about Convention and constraint in the operation of musical groups: two case studies.

Imaginary fields: the cultural construction of dream interpretation in three contemporary British dreamwork groups
Thesis
(1994). Imaginary fields: the cultural construction of dream interpretation in three contemporary British dreamwork groups

Dreams have, SInce time immemorial, both reflected the culture of those who dream them and have been used by them, with or without the help of soothsayers, to shape their personal lives and that of the culture of which they form part. Anthropologists... Read More about Imaginary fields: the cultural construction of dream interpretation in three contemporary British dreamwork groups.

The impact of socio-economic development on worker-management relations with particular reference to absence from work. A case study in an Algerian tractor factory
Thesis
(1982). The impact of socio-economic development on worker-management relations with particular reference to absence from work. A case study in an Algerian tractor factory

Social aspects of production and reproduction in Bonda society
Thesis
(1982). Social aspects of production and reproduction in Bonda society

As of now there is an enormous empirical material on the
Indian tribes. But an adequate explanation of the present state and status of tribal societies is yet to emerge. Indian tribal studies, however, fall into two different paradigms - cultural an... Read More about Social aspects of production and reproduction in Bonda society.

Literacy, health literacy and the association with health behaviours
Thesis
(2017). Literacy, health literacy and the association with health behaviours

Background
Socioeconomic status is directly related to health in the UK. People from non-skilled households are twice as likely to smoke, drink excessively, have a poor diet and insufficient activity levels compared to those in professional househol... Read More about Literacy, health literacy and the association with health behaviours.

The position of Iraqi women within the family: with particular reference to married women
Thesis
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.

A sociological analysis of the organisation, distribution and uses of health care in Mauritius
Thesis
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.

A transformational theory of socialisation and cultural reproduction
Thesis
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
Thesis
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 social relations in the recording of popular music
Thesis
Struthers, S. J. R. (1986). A study of social relations in the recording of popular music

The production of recordings is examined from a social production perspective. It is argued that "conventional sociology of art" presents a partisan view of creative activity which prevents it acknowledging the reality of cultural production today as... Read More about A study of social relations in the recording of popular music.

Miners and social character: a case study of a face team in mining, the work group and their social relationships
Thesis
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
Thesis
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.

Struggle and resistance: Punjabi women in Birmingham
Thesis
Guru, S. (1987). Struggle and resistance: Punjabi women in Birmingham

The thesis examines the relationship between race, gender and class and argues that any one of these aspects cannot be studied in isolation whilst examining the social position of Asian women.
The connection between these aspects is established by l... Read More about Struggle and resistance: Punjabi women in Birmingham.

Class and the civilising process social factors in the organisation of museums in the nineteenth century
Thesis
(1987). Class and the civilising process social factors in the organisation of museums in the nineteenth century

In this thesis I first consider some ways in which the developing economy in the Nineteenth Century affected both local and national government, including policing, the Civil Service, incorporation and education. Charity, class and the ways in which... Read More about Class and the civilising process social factors in the organisation of museums in the nineteenth century.

The cultural contradictions of anti-capitalism: Globalisation, resistance and the limits of liberalism.
Thesis
Fletcher, D. K. (2015). The cultural contradictions of anti-capitalism: Globalisation, resistance and the limits of liberalism

This thesis seeks to explore the cultural tendencies of contemporary anti-capitalism by relating such tendencies to the wider cultural context. It is argued that contemporary anti-capitalist movements such as the Occupy movement are marked by a self-... Read More about The cultural contradictions of anti-capitalism: Globalisation, resistance and the limits of liberalism..

Reading the repatriation events at Wootton Bassett: national identity, ideology, absence and the uncanny / Manchester
Thesis
Clarkson, A. (2016). Reading the repatriation events at Wootton Bassett: national identity, ideology, absence and the uncanny / Manchester

This thesis presents a 'reading' of the Wootton Bassett phenomenon: public mourning accompanying the repatriations of the bodies of members of the British armed forces between 2007–2011. Wootton Bassett, much discussed in the local and national press... Read More about Reading the repatriation events at Wootton Bassett: national identity, ideology, absence and the uncanny / Manchester.

Understanding the experience, meaning and messages of on the spot penalties
Thesis
Snow, A. J. (2015). Understanding the experience, meaning and messages of on the spot penalties

This thesis is a qualitative examination of the meanings, messages and experiences of those using and receiving on the spot penalties across a range of contexts in which such penalties arise. It explores the policy framework in which communications a... Read More about Understanding the experience, meaning and messages of on the spot penalties.