Department of Sociology
Recent Submissions
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Remembering Zygmunt Bauman (1925-2017)
At the time of his death, 9 January 2017, Zygmunt Bauman was one of the foremost social theorists in the world ... -
Three strategies for attaining legitimacy in policy knowledge: Coherence in identity, process and outcome
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2018-03-01)At a time when truth and facts are highly contested, understanding how knowledge gains legitimacy is crucial. Creating valuable policy knowledge involves navigating ‘a space between fields’, where actors and ideas from ... -
A comparative review of how the policy and procedures to assess research impact evolved in Australia and the UK
(Oxford University Press, 2018-01-11)This article offers a systematic review of the evolution of research impact assessment in Australia and the UK. We consider its inception and detail the development of relevant policy and procedures in each country. The ... -
‘Now She's Just an Ordinary Baby’: The Birth of IVF in the British Press
The birth of Louise Brown, the first baby born through in vitro fertilisation (IVF), in England in 1978 attracted worldwide media attention. This article examines how the contemporary British news media framed this momentous ...
