Book of the week: The Imperial Map
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The week in books
The World in Six Songs: How the Musical Brain Created Human Nature by Daniel Levitin, McGill professor of psychology and behavioural neuroscience, McGill University. Aurum Press, £14.99, ISBN...
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Hotter Than That
Trevor Herbert enjoys this cultural history, but not necessarily in ways the author intended
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Darwin's Island: The Galapagos in the Garden of England
No one but Steve Jones could have written this book. That deep, resonant voice echoes from every page, not only with characteristic insights but also with phrases to make them memorable, such as "the...
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Making the Cut: How Cosmetic Surgery Is Transforming our Lives
There is no doubt that elective cosmetic surgery and related non-invasive procedures are on the rise and more accessible than ever, largely because of the increased presence in mass media (in the...
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Radical Reform: Islamic Ethics and Liberation
A look at the 'higher objectives' of Muslim law does not go far enough, says Mona Siddiqui
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Published this week
EDUCATION- Preference Organisation and Peer Disputes: How Young Children Resolve ConflictBy Amelia Church, lecturer in education, University of Melbourne. Ashgate, £60.00. ISBN 9780754674412Church...
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Dante's inferno
The Washington-based CityDance Ensemble has joined forces with DANTE, the research networking organisation, to perform concerts to raise awareness of climate change.In Cambridge last week, the dance...
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University of Nottingham - Great call of China
Up to 30 new academic posts are available at the University of Nottingham's campus in Ningbo, China. Posts are being advertised in international business, international studies, English studies,...
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University of Wales Institute, Cardiff - Sex drive
Men who drive flashy cars are more attractive to women, according to researchers at the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff. The results of a study show that women rate a man more highly if he is...
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University of Manchester - Pole position in nuclear race
A consortium including the University of Manchester has been named "recommended bidder" to run the UK National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL). The NNL, which will bring together the Government's nuclear...
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University of Teesside - Recession survival tips
Sixteen steps to help the North East through the recession have been outlined by the University of Teesside. They include offering temporary university posts to skilled people facing redundancy,...
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University of Hull - Graveside manners
Researchers are attending funerals in an effort to build a picture of spirituality in modern Britain. The University of Hull project, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, will examine...
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Bournemouth University - Break allows a sweep to victory
A university manager helped take England to victory in the International Cricket Council's Women's World Cup last month. Caroline Atkins is currently on sabbatical from her role as Bournemouth...
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University of Bristol - Deaf studies masters on offer
The world's first masters degree in deafhood studies has been launched by the University of Bristol. The MSc, run by the university's Centre for Deaf Studies (CDS), will focus on deafhood theory -...