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Laughing matters : understanding comedy in film, television and radio (2012)
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White, G., & Mundy, J. (2012). Laughing matters : understanding comedy in film, television and radio. Manchester University Press

Although comedy is an important aspect of contemporary culture and a significant presence in film, television and radio, there is a surprising shortage of academic writing about comedy and the media. Laughing Matters: Understanding Comedy in Film, Te... Read More about Laughing matters : understanding comedy in film, television and radio.

Collective morality and crime in the Americas (2012)
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Birkbeck, C. (2012). Collective morality and crime in the Americas. London; New York: Routledge

This study examines the ways in which the moral community is "talked into being" in relation to crime, and the objects of concern that typically occupy its attention. It maps the imagined moral universe of the virtuous and the criminal and charts the... Read More about Collective morality and crime in the Americas.

Buckton Castle and the castles of North West England (2012)
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Grimsditch, B., Nevell, M., & Nevell, R. (2012). Buckton Castle and the castles of North West England. Salford: Centre for Applied Archaoelogy, University of Salford

Buckton Castle is the one of the least known, but most dramatically situated, castles in North West England. Its origins have been shrouded in mystery until quite recently, with tales of treasure and battles, but little in the way of hard fact. This... Read More about Buckton Castle and the castles of North West England.

A gallery for Nick (Sample chapter) (2012)
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James, G. (2012). A gallery for Nick (Sample chapter). Manchester: Chapeltown

Nick is dying. Barney spends much of his time keeping him company, helping him to lead an almost normal life and sharing his carefully guarded secret. The two boys often go down to the old harbour, to look at the boats and take photographs. Barney... Read More about A gallery for Nick (Sample chapter).

Poet to poet : Edward Thomas's letters to Walter de la Mare (2012)
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Kendall, J. (2012). J. Kendall (Ed.), Poet to poet : Edward Thomas's letters to Walter de la Mare. Wales: Seren

An edited collection of Edward Thomas's letters to Walter de la Mare, with an introduction by the editor.

Virtual landscapes : the embryonic era (2012)
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Ali, U. (2012). Virtual landscapes : the embryonic era. United Kingdom: Zayn Creative

The magical essence of natural landscapes since the dawn of man have been a source of intrigue, wonder and inspiration in art, philosophy and literature. With each new era in civilisation, new methods of creative expression have been used by artists... Read More about Virtual landscapes : the embryonic era.

Virtual landscapes : the transition era (1990-1999) (2012)
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Ali, U. (2012). Virtual landscapes : the transition era (1990-1999). United Kingdom: Zayn Creative

The magical essence of natural landscapes since the dawn of man have been a source of intrigue, wonder and inspiration in art, philosophy and literature. With each new era in civilisation, new methods of creative expression have been used by artists,... Read More about Virtual landscapes : the transition era (1990-1999).

Virtual Landscapes : The Modern Era (2000-2012) (2012)
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Ali, U. (2012). Virtual Landscapes : The Modern Era (2000-2012). United Kingdom: Zayn Creative

The magical essence of natural landscapes since the dawn of man have been a source of intrigue, wonder and inspiration in art, philosophy and literature. With each new era in civilisation, new methods of creative expression have been used by artists... Read More about Virtual Landscapes : The Modern Era (2000-2012).

The structure of Mehri (2012)
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Watson, J. (2012). The structure of Mehri. Wiesbaden: Harrassowitz

Proceedings of the Salford Postgraduate Annual Research Conference (SPARC) 2011 (2012)
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Aljunaidy, M., Al Azawi, W., Al Ghazali, F., Al Jameel, H., Al Rawahi, M., Berlin, J., …Lord, J. (2012). Proceedings of the Salford Postgraduate Annual Research Conference (SPARC) 2011. University of Salford

These proceedings bring together a selection of papers from the 2011 Salford Postgraduate Annual Research Conference(SPARC). It includes papers from PhD students in the arts and social sciences, business, computing, science and engineering, education... Read More about Proceedings of the Salford Postgraduate Annual Research Conference (SPARC) 2011.

Reverberations: The philosophy, aesthetics and politics of noise (2012)
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(2012). B. Halligan, M. Goddard, & P. Hegarty (Eds.), Reverberations: The philosophy, aesthetics and politics of noise. London and New York: Continuum

Noise permeates our highly mediated and globalised cultures. Noise as art, music, cultural or digital practice is a way of intervening so that it can be harnessed for an aesthetic expression not caught within mainstream styles or distribution. Thi... Read More about Reverberations: The philosophy, aesthetics and politics of noise.

Family interventions in mental health (2012)
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Withnell, N., & Murphy, N. (2012). Family interventions in mental health. Open University Press

Popular music and the myths of madness (2012)
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Spelman, N. (2012). Popular music and the myths of madness. Farnham: Routledge- Taylor & Francis (first published 2012 by Ashgate Publishing)

Studies of opera, film, television, and literature have demonstrated how constructions of madness may be referenced in order to stigmatise but also liberate protagonists in ways that reinforce or challenge contemporaneous notions of normality. But to... Read More about Popular music and the myths of madness.

Migration and remittances during the global financial crisis and beyond (2012)
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Sirkeci, I., Cohen, J., & Ratha, D. (2012). Migration and remittances during the global financial crisis and beyond. The World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/978-0-8213-8826-6

During the 2008 financial crisis, the possible changes in remittance-sending behavior and potential avenues to alleviate a probable decline in remittance flows became concerns. This book brings together a wide array of studies from around the world f... Read More about Migration and remittances during the global financial crisis and beyond.

University leadership in turbulent times: An exploration of "urban and edgy" institutions. (2012)
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Burke, M., Morris, G., & Tattersall, A. (2012). University leadership in turbulent times: An exploration of "urban and edgy" institutions. University of Salford

The last two years have seen remarkable changes in the global higher education sector and particularly in the UK. The legal, political and social frameworks in which we work are changing and questions must arise about what kinds of leadership models... Read More about University leadership in turbulent times: An exploration of "urban and edgy" institutions..

The best Of CafeLit 2011 (2012)
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James, G., Hobbs-Wyatt, D., Bannister, L., Belshaw, T., Britten, C., Broom, G., …Styles, R. (2012). G. James, & D. Hobbs-Wyatt (Eds.), The best Of CafeLit 2011. Manchester: Chapeltown

Each story in this little volume is the right length and quality for enjoying as you sip the assigned drink in your favourite Creative Café. You need never feel alone again in a café. So what’s the mood today? Espresso? Earl Grey tea? Hot chocolate... Read More about The best Of CafeLit 2011.

Video gamers (2012)
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Crawford, G. (2012). Video gamers. London: Routledge

Inequality and higher education: marketplace or social justice? (2012)
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Hall, M. (2012). Inequality and higher education: marketplace or social justice?. London: Leadership Foundation for Higher Education

Professor Hall’s paper addresses the key social issues of poverty and inequality of educational opportunity, comparing the UK’s policy history and experience with that of South Africa and identifying the important roles that higher education leaders... Read More about Inequality and higher education: marketplace or social justice?.

Criminología comparada: Estudios de caso sobre delincuencia, control social y moralidad (Comparative criminology: Case studies of crime, social control and morality) (2012)
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Birkbeck, C. (2012). Criminología comparada: Estudios de caso sobre delincuencia, control social y moralidad (Comparative criminology: Case studies of crime, social control and morality). Madrid: Dykinson

Offers case studies on crime, criminal justice (police, prisons, community sanctions) and moral discourse.

Routledge international handbook of internet gambling (2012)
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(2012). R. J. Williams, R. T. Wood, & J. Parke (Eds.), Routledge international handbook of internet gambling. Abingdon: Routledge