Rumours of a death that may be true

Article Abstract:

Academic monographs are under pressure as academics have less time to write them, libraries have fewer resources so are less able to stock them, and their cost means that they do not have a wide market. Cambridge University Press is reducing the number of monographs that it is publishing. History is one subject that is especially badly hit. New technology could allow for smaller print runs that are cheaper, so help to provide a solution to problems affecting monographs.

Publishing industry, Economic aspects, Media coverage, Historical research

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Develop a career--not a clone

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Advice for mentors on how to develop a proper, effective, relationship with their students. Tips include agreeing ground rules, being available, not trying to relive your career through your student, not confusing mentoring with appraisal or supervision, and not expecting adoration or adulation from your student.

Methods, Mentors, Mentoring

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Sister of the 21st century

Article Abstract:

Angela McRobbie, who is a professor of communications at Goldsmith's College, discusses issues concerning women. She feels that the language of feminism has been trivialised so that women cannot express their problems.

Evaluation, Women, Interview, Portrayals, Criticism and interpretation, Popular culture, Language and languages, Women's rights, Feminism, Feminists, McRobbie, Angela

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