Monthly Archives: June 2010

Wishful thinking…

Posted on June 16, 2010 by stuartelden

http://medievalnews.blogspot.com/2010/06/medieval-badge-with-three-lions.html

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The work of editors…

Posted on June 16, 2010 by stuartelden

In the Institute of Historical Research library today, looking at the five volume Folger Library edition of the Works of Richard Hooker. It’s a big project – the five volumes were published between 1977 and 1990, and there are separate … Continue reading →

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Clare O’Farrell on Foucault and philosophy

Posted on June 16, 2010 by stuartelden

Interesting post from Clare on the state of philosophy as an academic discipline, both intellectually and institutionally – http://inputs.wordpress.com/2010/06/16/foucault-and-philosophy/

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On saying ‘no’

Posted on June 15, 2010 by stuartelden

I’ve just said ‘no’ to four invitations to write – a working paper, a review, a review essay and a book chapter. All, in themselves, are interesting projects, but the books were too far from what I’m working on, the … Continue reading →

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Labour party leadership candidates on Newsnight

Posted on June 15, 2010 by stuartelden

The first of doubtless many hustings of the Labour leadership candidates – this time on Newsnight. Poor, all of them. How disappointing. The Miliband brothers both looked wooden; most looked over made-up, Balls seemed unsure of his lines… and there … Continue reading →

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Christian Kerslake statement – suspension lifted

Posted on June 15, 2010 by stuartelden

A very dignified statement from Christian Kerslake here – made after his disciplinary hearing and before he was told his suspension has ended. The comments section has an overly defensive comment from Eric Alliez, another Middlesex member of staff, but … Continue reading →

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England-USA replay – in Lego

Posted on June 14, 2010 by stuartelden

This is definitely better than watching the game itself. Brilliant. There are loads more here And the 1966 final is here

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Chaucer, land and the Miller’s Tale

Posted on June 14, 2010 by stuartelden

I have been re-reading some Chaucer recently for the territory book. I’ve decided that there won’t be a reading of Chaucer in the book itself – I was debating the land politics of The Knight’s Tale, in a similar mode … Continue reading →

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OOO and GIS – request

Posted on June 14, 2010 by stuartelden

Jeremy Crampton – my co-editor on the Foucault and Geography book and a couple of other projects – has a request for OOO people on his Foucault blog… I wouldn’t mind getting a perspective on computer/GI Science “ontologies” from some … Continue reading →

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Gaza flotilla

Posted on June 14, 2010 by stuartelden

Juan Cole has an interesting and important post on this here. One bit is very alarming… Even little Bahrain is sending aid to Gaza. And, Iran is planning an aid flotilla (I expect real trouble over that one). And Turkey … Continue reading →

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