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The nature of history
Education & Development

The nature of history

...human need to understand our roots. Research has come to the living room, thanks to the computer. National pride is important but so too is understanding. How else can we begin to comprehend the problems of immigration, for instance, unless we start with the reasons for it in the first place and its consequences? International politics makes no sense at all without...
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Why Study Philosophers?
History & The Arts

Why Study Philosophers?

...human life, from the nature of evil with Arendt and Kierkegaard on personality, to the very basics of language and life with Wittgenstein. All of our six philosophers had problematic relations with academic philosophy. The conclusions Arendt drew from her observations of the Eichmann trial lead to her being treated with suspicion and hostility by her colleagues....
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Riding the carousel or partners for life: what makes an effective coach–athlete relationship in tennis?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Riding the carousel or partners for life: what makes an effective coach–athlete relationship in tennis?

...18(7), pp. 412–415. Jowett, S. (2007) ‘Interdependence analysis and the 3 + 1 Cs in the coach–athlete relationship’ in S. Jowett, and D. Lavallee. (eds) Social Psychology in Sport. Leeds: Human Kinetics, pp. 15–28. Jowett, S. (2017) ‘Coaching effectiveness: the coach–athlete relationship at its heart’, Current Opinion in Psychology, 16, pp. 154–158....
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Derry Air: the new local history
Society, Politics & Law

Derry Air: the new local history

...human nature is everywhere prone too – will they ever fade totally? – there is now a shared pride in showing visitors the historic city that has resumed its sense of community and reconciliation. All that too is – must be - part of the existence of Derry. How could we appreciate its history without some awareness of these intangible qualities? How we see and feel a...
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Telephone bereavement support: does it work?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Telephone bereavement support: does it work?

...human beings, we are wired for relationships. In short, we need each other. Here Andy Langford shares insights about telephone support following a bereavement...When someone dies who means a lot to us, it’s not a case of working out how to eventually ‘let go’ and ‘move on’. It’s more about working out how we can live with the loss, continue relating to the...
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Tackling abuse: the triumphs of women rugby players
Health, Sports & Psychology

Tackling abuse: the triumphs of women rugby players

...human beings can feel uncomfortable when other people do not fit neatly into categories, because it challenges preconceived ideas about what it is to be ‘normal’. But as more people embrace identities that exist outside the conventional male/female binary classification system, society is forced to confront the complexity of gender. Has this change resulted in even...
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What part did citizen science play in hurricane disaster relief?
Science, Maths & Technology

What part did citizen science play in hurricane disaster relief?

...human effort. To put that into perspective; if you hired one person full-time to complete that amount of work, it would take them almost three years. These tools have been refined over several years, having been used previously to assist Rescue Global in its response to the 2015 Nepal and 2016 Ecuador earthquakes. Now, the platform is being made more adaptable, so it can...
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The gift of being a foster carer
Health, Sports & Psychology

The gift of being a foster carer

...human beings and individuals is the relationships we make and emotions we share. This supports growth, positive change, enhances relationships, builds resilience, and makes a difference in your own life story. Foster care has changed over time, with a focus on the kinship approach and being connected. We need to keep children and adults in their own local communities,...
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