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Think entertainment is violent today? The Victorians were much, much worse
Society, Politics & Law

Think entertainment is violent today? The Victorians were much, much worse

...opening of Queen Victoria’s reign until the last decades of the 19th century, men, women and even children were amused by images and descriptions of murder and mutilation which would today be regarded as shocking and unfit for public consumption. Take, for instance, the popularity of increasingly elaborate pictures of execution. Some very crude depictions of hanging...
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Is public spending a drain on the economy or the mark of a civilised society?
Society, Politics & Law

Is public spending a drain on the economy or the mark of a civilised society?

...Open University economics professor Mariana Mazzucato (2013) suggests that most of the technology in smart phones started, not with private business, but with the government (mainly through research for the defence industry). The private sector has a role to play in innovation, but often takes a short-term view, focusing on a quick return to shareholders, and will not...
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Telephone bereavement support: does it work?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Telephone bereavement support: does it work?

...open possibilities of access for some groups of people, who might have not otherwise sought out ongoing bereavement support or counselling. This can be because coming to an office or consulting room in another part of town might be impractical. Given the difficult economic situation for many, transport can be unaffordable. Fitting support around a busy life can be a...
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The five billion dollar franchise: How much will Disney make from Star Wars merchandise
Money & Business

The five billion dollar franchise: How much will Disney make from Star Wars merchandise

...open through the night to usher in “Force Friday” where, we were told by the official Star Wars website, we could begin to buy a wide range of products – from toys to books, comics, ebooks and apps, to clothing and lifestyle accessories – all available at mass retailers worldwide. It’s an incredible undertaking across a variety of media platforms which is...
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The sharing economy
Society, Politics & Law

The sharing economy

...Open University modules. As the module title suggests, sharing in a broad sense is a central concept in DST206 Environment: Sharing a Dynamic Planet. More specifically, non-market sharing and other forms of informal and diverse economies in the food system are explored in Block 5: Food, most prominently in Chapter 7 Beyond the ABC model: from biotechnology to ‘grow your...
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The benefits of outdoor green and blue spaces
Health, Sports & Psychology

The benefits of outdoor green and blue spaces

...Open University's Health and Wellbeing qualifications Evidence suggests that being in nature for more than 120 - 150 minutes a week is related to the best possible physical as well as mental health and wellbeing.For many people caregiving can be a beneficial and rewarding role. However, there are many aspects of caring for someone with additional physical or psychological...
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The environmental costs of Trump’s wall
Nature & Environment

The environmental costs of Trump’s wall

...regions. If Trump really wants to show his prowess in construction, and wants to leave a long-term infrastructure legacy, then he should build bridges for wildlife on the US-Mexico border – not walls. [The Conversation] Shonil Bhagwat, Senior Lecturer in Geography, The Open University This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article....
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Clinton / Trump II: America comes off the loser
Society, Politics & Law

Clinton / Trump II: America comes off the loser

...opening questions about Trump’s attitude to women. Trump was asked repeatedly by Cooper if he was advocating or had carried out sexual assault. He didn’t answer at first, repeatedly saying it was “locker-room talk” and oddly deflecting this by repeating that he would attack Islamic State. Eventually, asked again if he’d ever sexually attacked women, he said...
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