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Star Trek and the Greeks
History & The Arts

Star Trek and the Greeks

...Open University's History courses and qualifications. [Apollo] The Greek god, Apollo The original series of Star Trek (1966 to 1969) was particularly obvious in drawing upon human history, with the crew of the USS Enterprise encountering the planet where everything is like Prohibition-era Chicago (‘A Piece of the Action’, 1968), the planet where everything is like...
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Guide to diagrams
Money & Business

Guide to diagrams

...Open University's Simon Bell and Kevin Collins explain why diagrams are so useful, and discuss 5 different diagramming types that you can use to help solve problems and explore issues. With examples looking at environmental issues in the Mediterranean and beyond, you'll find out: How rich pictures can help you understand a problem or situation from different perspectives...
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Tackling noise pollution
Science, Maths & Technology

Tackling noise pollution

...Open University course T210 Environmental control and public health... Tackling noise pollution A brief introduction to this album. Noise levels A fun, easy introduction to the scale of noise pollution and what kind of exposure leaves the ear irreparably damaged. Driving out noise Car manufacturer Lexus insulate their trademark luxury cars, but what is the impact of...
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Doreen Massey: Space, Place and Politics
Society, Politics & Law

Doreen Massey: Space, Place and Politics

...Open University Professor Doreen Massey has devoted her life to the subject, speaking passionately about the significance of geography and the 'politics of place' in a globalised world. This lecture is a celebration of her work which has had a profound influence on theorising around space and place and has taken the study of geography into new inter-disciplinary...
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Audio 2 hrs 32 mins
Darwin in context
Science, Maths & Technology

Darwin in context

...Open University, leads this exploration of Darwin and his times. The tracks on this album were produced by The Open University in collaboration with the British Council. They form part of Darwin Now, a global initiative celebrating the life and work of Charles Darwin and the impact his ideas about evolution continue to have on today’s world. © The British Council...
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9/11: Reflections on political leadership
Society, Politics & Law

9/11: Reflections on political leadership

...Open University, discuss the consequences of September 11th, and the impact it's had on the United States' hegemony, its global leadership and its diplomatic and military strategy. For an undergraduate course looking at similar political themes, try The Open University's DU301 A world of whose making?... Reflecting on 9/11 Richard Heffernon looks back at the tragedy of...
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Exploring Philosophy
History & The Arts

Exploring Philosophy

...Open University argues that many of us today are faced with philosophical questions such as these as we live our lives in the twenty first century. In this collection we ask academics to discuss these questions in addition to other important philosophical issues and concepts such as the morality of abortions and the reconciling a world with evil and a good God. This...
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Audio 2 hrs 16 mins
Fracking: Is it possible to persuade the public that the benefits outweigh the risks
Nature & Environment

Fracking: Is it possible to persuade the public that the benefits outweigh the risks

...educate” the public it has actually generated further concern and public debate. A recent government survey suggested that this was particularly relevant to fracking. The study found that there was more opposition than support among those who know a lot about fracking (54% vs 32%), know a little about it (35% vs 27%), and those who are aware of it but don’t really...
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