Mark Read
@theworkfluss.bsky.social
Writer on how work and religion equate both in practice and effects. Also using musical metaphors to explain our organisational lives.
Don't be giving 'em ideas!
https://socrel.medium.com/religion-and-the-world-of-work-the-organisational-quest-for-coher
Don't be giving 'em ideas!
https://socrel.medium.com/religion-and-the-world-of-work-the-organisational-quest-for-coher
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It's a long read, but worthwhile. Analysing the psychodrama, decisions, and effects on society. Fascinating that it isn't a UK title publishing it.
"What have 14 years of Conservative rule done to Britain?"
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
"What have 14 years of Conservative rule done to Britain?"
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
What Have Fourteen Years of Conservative Rule Done to Britain?
Living standards have fallen. The country is exhausted by constant drama. But the U.K. can’t move on from the Tories without facing up to the damage that has occurred.
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April 2, 2024 at 11:25 AM
It's a long read, but worthwhile. Analysing the psychodrama, decisions, and effects on society. Fascinating that it isn't a UK title publishing it.
"What have 14 years of Conservative rule done to Britain?"
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
"What have 14 years of Conservative rule done to Britain?"
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
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Liberals believe free speech enhances democracy, but capitalism will always deprive people of the resources they require to enjoy liveable lives and voice their opinions equally and freely | John Michael Roberts in new #OpenAccess research in the journal. buff.ly/3TiAE2b
March 4, 2024 at 9:51 AM
Liberals believe free speech enhances democracy, but capitalism will always deprive people of the resources they require to enjoy liveable lives and voice their opinions equally and freely | John Michael Roberts in new #OpenAccess research in the journal. buff.ly/3TiAE2b
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Shortlisted for the American Association of Applied Linguistics 2024 Book prize!
aaal.org/book-award
aaal.org/book-award
February 29, 2024 at 2:58 PM
Shortlisted for the American Association of Applied Linguistics 2024 Book prize!
aaal.org/book-award
aaal.org/book-award
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Reminder: CFP deadline for Implicit Religion US Conference 20 March 2024
Theme: Intensive Concerns
Online 5 -6 June, free, designed for independent scholars & students, UG - PhD, ECRs, priority given to marginalised scholars & students.
www.implicitreligion.co.uk/ir-us/implic...
Theme: Intensive Concerns
Online 5 -6 June, free, designed for independent scholars & students, UG - PhD, ECRs, priority given to marginalised scholars & students.
www.implicitreligion.co.uk/ir-us/implic...
January 26, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Reminder: CFP deadline for Implicit Religion US Conference 20 March 2024
Theme: Intensive Concerns
Online 5 -6 June, free, designed for independent scholars & students, UG - PhD, ECRs, priority given to marginalised scholars & students.
www.implicitreligion.co.uk/ir-us/implic...
Theme: Intensive Concerns
Online 5 -6 June, free, designed for independent scholars & students, UG - PhD, ECRs, priority given to marginalised scholars & students.
www.implicitreligion.co.uk/ir-us/implic...
How are structural inequalities lived out in the everyday? Or are they simply a handy academic construct?
Discuss.
Use this quote as the basis for your answer.
Discuss.
Use this quote as the basis for your answer.
“Though we adore men individually, we agree that as a group they’re rather stupid.” 💔
January 13, 2024 at 10:37 AM
How are structural inequalities lived out in the everyday? Or are they simply a handy academic construct?
Discuss.
Use this quote as the basis for your answer.
Discuss.
Use this quote as the basis for your answer.
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With today’s Lloyd Austin news it’s a good time to say: guys—get your PSA tests when the time is right. Near 300,000 new cases of prostate cancer per year in the US. I know whereof I speak.
January 9, 2024 at 8:23 PM
With today’s Lloyd Austin news it’s a good time to say: guys—get your PSA tests when the time is right. Near 300,000 new cases of prostate cancer per year in the US. I know whereof I speak.
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How Walking Fosters Creativity: Stanford Researchers Confirm What Philosophers & Writers Have Always Known
www.openculture.com/2024/01/how-...
www.openculture.com/2024/01/how-...
January 9, 2024 at 9:50 PM
How Walking Fosters Creativity: Stanford Researchers Confirm What Philosophers & Writers Have Always Known
www.openculture.com/2024/01/how-...
www.openculture.com/2024/01/how-...
The qualitative researcher's enduring question...
youtube.com/watch?v=cHxG...
youtube.com/watch?v=cHxG...
Chico Not Groucho: Who Ya Gonna Believe, Me or Your Own Eyes - Duck Soup - Firefly Chicolini
Chico (Chicolini) dressed as Groucho (Rufus T Firefly) in Duck Soup. Margaret Dumont (as Mrs. Teasdale) trying to make sense of it all. Though many attribute...
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December 24, 2023 at 8:41 AM
The qualitative researcher's enduring question...
youtube.com/watch?v=cHxG...
youtube.com/watch?v=cHxG...
We're all a 'Work in Progress'.
Merry Christmas one and all.🙋
Merry Christmas one and all.🙋
December 24, 2023 at 8:40 AM
We're all a 'Work in Progress'.
Merry Christmas one and all.🙋
Merry Christmas one and all.🙋
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"Writing the History of Global Slavery" by Trevor Burnard is FREE to download- grab it for your students.
www.cambridge.org/core/element...
www.cambridge.org/core/element...
Writing the History of Global Slavery
Cambridge Core - Global History - Writing the History of Global Slavery
www.cambridge.org
December 13, 2023 at 4:46 PM
"Writing the History of Global Slavery" by Trevor Burnard is FREE to download- grab it for your students.
www.cambridge.org/core/element...
www.cambridge.org/core/element...
Presence and absence.
My chapter on finding religion in today's work organisation.
(Clue: It's exactly where you'd expect it to be.) 😉
www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/res...
My chapter on finding religion in today's work organisation.
(Clue: It's exactly where you'd expect it to be.) 😉
www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/res...
Research Handbook on the Sociology of Organizations
With original contributions from leading experts in the field, this cutting-edge Research Handbook combines theoretical advancement with the newest empirical research to explore the sociology of organ...
www.e-elgar.com
December 15, 2023 at 11:55 AM
Presence and absence.
My chapter on finding religion in today's work organisation.
(Clue: It's exactly where you'd expect it to be.) 😉
www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/res...
My chapter on finding religion in today's work organisation.
(Clue: It's exactly where you'd expect it to be.) 😉
www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/res...