theatre A Greco-Roman Look at Sanskrit Theater This post explores the similarities and differences between Greek and Sanskrit theater, highlighting the complexity of both traditions. It revisits the "Greek Influence Hypothesis," suggesting that Greco-Roman drama may have influenced early Sanskrit plays.
Our books Why you should read ancient law as social networks Christian Canu Højgaard examines ancient Near Eastern laws to highlight societal values on issues like poverty and immigration. Using social network analysis (SNA), he uncovers how interactions among social roles impact the community, revealing ancient ethics.
our authors Saki and Mr Selfridge Bruce Gaston connects Fenwick’s closure to the golden age of department stores and Edwardian satire by H.H. Munro (Saki), highlighting Munro's work for Selfridge's and the discovery of his lesser-known stories, emphasizing the lasting impact of department store culture and literary digitization.
our authors How do languages die? The case of the Jewish Arabic dialect of Gabes (Southern Tunisia) Discover the fading heritage of Jewish Arabic dialects, spotlighting the Gabes dialect from Southern Tunisia, in Wiktor Gębski's compelling new title.
Our volunteers Unveiling The Human Journey Dive into the extraordinary love story of Mope and Vera, German Jews who fled Nazi Germany, encapsulated in over a thousand letters with this new blog post by Sasha Kirkham.
our authors On 'Translating Russian Literature in the Global Context' Explore the vast influence of Russian literature worldwide through Muireann Maguire and Cathy McAteer's lens. Their edited volume, 'Translating Russian Literature in the Global Context', dissects the cultural translation, diaspora, and profound legacy of Russian literary giants.
our authors “NO LIFE WITHOUT YOU”: REFUGEE LOVE LETTERS FROM THE 1930s Read now a new blog post by OBP author Franklin Felsenstein on his latest Open Access book 'No Life Without You: Refugee Love Letters from the 1930s'
our authors One woman’s challenge to the Victorian Legal Professions Read now a new blog post by OBP author Leslie Howsam on her latest Open Access book 'Eliza Orme’s Ambitions: Politics and the Law in Victorian London'
our authors A Bible Scholar Reads Whitman Read now a new blog post by OBP author F. W. Dobbs-Allsopp on his latest Open Access book 'Divine Style: Walt Whitman and the King James Bible'
Our books A Relational Realist Vision for Education Policy and Practice - The Morphogenetic Paradigm: Conceptualising the Human in the Social In this third blog post, Basem Adi presents a concise overview of the third chapter, dedicated to the morphogenetic paradigm. Adi provides an overview of the paradigm followed by a revision.
Our books A Relational Realist Vision for Education Policy and Practice: Relational Realism as an Alternative General Sociological Approach In this second blog post, Basem Adi presents a concise overview of the second chapter, delving into the foundational epistemic and ontological assertions that form the basis of a relational realist perspective on education.
our authors The Predatory Paradox: Ethics, Politics, and Practices in Contemporary Scholarly Publishing In "The Predatory Paradox," Amy Koerber and her diverse team investigate the complexities of predatory publishing. The book addresses the paradoxical dynamics of rapid publishing demands and high citations contributing to the issue.
our authors How can you read a novel in hundreds of translations? (and why would you want to?) Embark on a literary journey with Matthew Reynolds exploring the intricacies of reading a novel in hundreds of translations. Uncover linguistic nuances and cultural tapestries in 'How can you read a novel in hundreds of translations? (and why would you want to?)'
Our books Misunderstandings Shauna Hagan's blog post explores the title 'Misunderstandings: False Beliefs in Communication' by Georg Weizsacker. The blog delves into the application of game theory to understand why people often misunderstand each other in conversations.
Our books The Predatory Paradox: misinformation, fake news and clickbait in academic publishing Read now a new blog post by OBP Volunteer Anja Pritchard on our Open Access title 'The Predatory Paradox: Ethics, Politics, and Practices in Contemporary Scholarly Publishing'
Open Access Week 2023 Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: The Heart of Open Access OBP author James Hutson explores collaborative academic innovation through Open Access.
Open Access Week 2023 Decorative Art Without Barriers: William Moorcroft's Pottery Explored via Open Access Publishing Read now a new blog post by OBP author Jonathan Mallinson where he discusses the importance of publishing his new book on William Moorcroft in Open Access.
our authors A39 Theatre Group and the fight not to be where we have come to be Read a blog post by OBP author Paul Farmer on his latest Open Access book 'After the Miners’ Strike: A39 and Cornish Political Theatre versus Thatcher’s Britain: Volume 1'
Our books Changing the conversation around Existential Risk Read now a new blog post by OBP author Dr SJ Beard on the Open Access title 'The Era of Global Risk: An Introduction to Existential Risk Studies'
Our volunteers On 'William Moorcroft, Potter: Individuality by Design' Read now a new blog post by volunteer Alex Carabine on Jonathan Mallinson's latest book 'William Moorcroft, Potter: Individuality by Design'
our authors Diachronic variation in the Omani Arabic vernacular of the al-‘Awabi district. From Carl Reinhardt (1894) to the present day Read now a new blog post by OBP Author Roberta Morano on her OA title 'Diachronic variation in the Omani Arabic vernacular of the al-‘Awabi district. From Carl Reinhardt (1894) to the present day'
Our books A Relational Realist Vision for Education Policy and Practice: The Functionalist Symbolic Reference of UK Governance Models Read now 'A Relational Realist Vision for Education Policy and Practice: The Functionalist Symbolic Reference of UK Governance Models', a new blog post by author Basem Adi where he discusses the introduction and first chapter of his book.
Our books William Moorcroft, potter: Individuality by design Read now a blog post by OBP author Jonathan Mallinson on his latest book 'William Moorcroft, Potter: Individuality by Design'
Our books Joys and sorrows of the noble art of academic writing - a survival manual Read now a blog by our volunteer Maria Teresa Renzi Sepe on Dianne Conrad's latest title 'Research, Writing, and Creative Process in Open and Distance Education: Tales from the Field'
our authors Destins de femmes: French Women Writers, 1750-1850 Read now a blog post by John Claiborne Isbell on his latest Open Access title 'Destins de femmes: French Women Writers, 1750-1850'
