I was working for the revolution

Article Abstract:

Growing up as part of a minority in different countries gives a writer a different view of the world, and this has been true of Eric Hobsbawm, historian. He identified with socialist groups while in Germany, since groups on the political right were anti-Semitic. The economic slump and the rise of fascism meant that many people were communist in England in the 1930s, when he studied at Cambridge University. Socialism has not succeeded, but devotion to a cause that does not succeed may bring greater analytical skills than seeing a cause as right because it won.

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities, History, Historians, Interview, Hobsbawm, Eric

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Divide and rule with the genre benders

Article Abstract:

New artists in the UK are finding it increasingly difficult to gain mainstream recognition because the media is splitting up into more and more niche markets. However, there are good prospects for artists able to work in several different media. Luke Sutherland, for example, enjoys success as both a musician and a writer. Similarly, Jamie Di Salvio was initially a filmmaker and a DJ, but is now a Top 40 musician as Bran Van 3000. There is a clear shift away from placing creative people in specific categories.

Analysis, Creative ability, Creativity

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Don't mention the beef ban

Article Abstract:

Germans living in the UK have been placed in a difficult position by the European Union's ban on trading in British beef products, for which many Britons blame Germany. There has been anti-German sentiment in the UK for many generations, and this recent conflict has served to bring these feelings to the surface once again. In contrast, Germans tend to have a very positive view of the UK, noting especially how well different races live together.

United Kingdom, Public opinion, Germans, Germans in United Kingdom

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