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The Origins of the Idea of the Industrial Revolution
History & The Arts

The Origins of the Idea of the Industrial Revolution

...change from the Reformation till within the last forty years… But during the last forty years, a tremendous change has been going on; it has affected all classes, few for better, the lowest and most numerous much for the worse”. He continued: “one chief cause of this moral revolution, for such it may truly be called, is to be found in the improvement of machinery,...
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Arnold Circus, London: social housing for the 'deserving poor'
Society, Politics & Law

Arnold Circus, London: social housing for the 'deserving poor'

...Change and continuity as communities come and go The Boundary Estate housing development, which has Arnold Circus at its heart, was designed to remedy the desperate poverty of slums that were cleared to provide the space for it. But the rents of this first council housing estate were too high for the displaced residents. The slum dwellers of the Old Nichol were pushed...
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Volunteering in the education sector
Education & Development

Volunteering in the education sector

...changed, and she noticed that they had not only grown in terms of their own skills and capacity, but also in terms of their confidence in their own abilities and systems. Separately, as a chair of school governors, she meets regularly with the leadership and teaching staff of her school, and sees her involvement as a way to be an active member of her community and to...
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Writing your research proposal
Education & Development

Writing your research proposal

...change through the course of your study. At this early stage it sets a broad direction for what to do next: but you are not bound to it if your understanding of your subject develops, your question may need to change to reflect that deeper understanding. This is one of the few sections where there is a significant difference between what is asked from PhD candidates in...
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The Amygdala Hijack: Stress Response in Aviation
Health, Sports & Psychology

The Amygdala Hijack: Stress Response in Aviation

...changes in the body such as increased sweating, heart rate and blood pressure, and a reduction in digestion. Essentially, this results in oxygen being pumped quickly to the muscles in preparation for a ‘fight or flight’ response. Once the threat is gone, the parasympathetic branch (rest and digest) takes over and brings the body back to a balanced state. The term...
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Should we read John Locke today?
Society, Politics & Law

Should we read John Locke today?

...changed history and they continue to shape our world. While there is a great deal we cannot change about politics and history, what is within our power is to understand the complexity, nuance and importance of where our thinking about politics and society comes from. References and find out more References John Locke, "Second Treatise of Government," in Two Treatises of...
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Finding your way after the death of a significant person
Health, Sports & Psychology

Finding your way after the death of a significant person

...changed that you will need support with. I am so grateful for people around me who do things like cooking for me, hanging up my washing or babysitting; this type of help means I have more capacity to focus on me and filling my cup. [Woman playing a piano] Allow yourself to be creative As a Trainee Play Therapist, this is something I will always advocate for. As adults we...
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Hitler's rise and fall: Timeline
History & The Arts

Hitler's rise and fall: Timeline

...changed the course of Hitler’s life. 1914 At the outbreak of the First World War, Hitler volunteers for service in the German army and joined the 16th Barvarian Reserve Infantry Regiment. He distinguishes himself in service, being promoted to corporal and decorated with the Iron Cross for services as a runner on the western front. 1918 At the time of the armistice,...
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