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Back for the Future: Sociological Theory and Today’s Big Issues, Sample Chapters

March 3, 2015 / Learning, Management, Research Publications

The paperback is now out and available here. If you want to browse a sample chapter than have a look at this Back for the Future! Social Theory Series (sample 2) Here is a sample 12-page chapter. This chapter introduces the concept of sociological investigation; describes the theoretical approach of Emile Durkheim and the context of his time; and discusses happiness research, the […]

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One Direction Social Mobility

January 6, 2015 / Communities, Research Publications

Social mobility policy needs to tackle endemic disadvantages of class and geography rather than just attempt to shift a few people into a social class with better life chances.

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Learning Style, What’s Yours? introduction

December 16, 2014 / Learning, Management, Personal Development

Do you prefer reflecting or acting; building theory or being pragmatic? Learning styles seriously affect how you operate. Take a look at how one of our clients approached their learning style.

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Are We Rational Actors or Preferring the Irrational

December 11, 2014 / Management, Personal Development

The Rational Actor – Most of what we do and the decisions and judgement we make are fed and watered by our unconscious, automated thinking. The experts that run our economy, politics and business would have us believe that the world is a rational place. This short essay* shows how we are both rational and

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Practicing Public Participation guide paper

December 2, 2014 / Communities, Management

This is one of the several short papers – ‘Empowerment Tools’ – recently refreshed all of which are listed and linked below. Recently I used these with clients in East London. Empowering people, groups and communities works at many levels and it is important to be dialogue competent – engaging people appropriately in co-developing human services or whatever activity

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