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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?)'

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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.

OBP Newsletter

Open Book Publishers - Autumn Newsletter - November 2023

Welcome to our Autumn Newsletter! In this edition, we've got a treasure trove of updates, insights, and exciting plans to share with you. Get ready to dive into the world of knowledge, innovation, and our upcoming releases.

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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

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.

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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'

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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'