1,139 research outputs found
B.S. Johnson and Maureen Duffy: Aspiring Writers: A Conversation with Maureen Duffy
No full textMaureen Duffy and B.S. Johnson met at King’s College London in 1956 when they both enrolled to read for a degree in English Literature. They became friends and colleagues through their contributions to Lucifer, the college literary magazine and the wider University of London poetry scene. They later joined forces in the Writer’s Action Group and campaigned for public lending rights for authors. Maureen kindly agreed to be interviewed about her relationship with Johnson, but in addition to this her interview sheds light on the socio-political context of British post-war writing. Maureen was born in 1933 in Worthing, Sussex and came to prominence in 1962 with the autobiographical novel That’s How It Was. Although mainly known for her poetry, her prose work has received critical and popular acclaim. Gor Saga (1981) was dramatised and broadcast by the BBC in 1988 as First Born, a three-part mini-series vehicle for Charles Dance. She is also the author of 16 plays for stage, television and radio. Maureen is well known as a humanist and gay rights activist and for her work championing the financial and legal interests of writers. She is currently the President of the Authors Licensing and Copyright Society, and a Fellow and Vice President of the Royal Society of Literature. This interview took place in London in July 2013 and first appeared in the inaugural edition of B.S.J: The B. S. Johnson Journal
The impact of communications and emotions on merger and acquisition success: Does anyone care how you feel about your deal?
No full textMost merger and acquisition (M&A) performance studies focus upon protagonist pre-deal characteristics, post-deal post-acquisition integration strategies, or a combination of the two. However, a critical part of the M&A process has been overlooked. The “deal completion” phase, between the announcement of a deal and its completion, can make the difference between success and failure. This paper examines this neglected process by focusing upon managerial practices aiming to influence investor sentiment during the deal completion phase. We contend that skillful use of acquirer voluntary communications can affect acquirer stock market price. This matters, as a higher price for acquirer stock generally improves an acquirer’s ability to purchase a target company and helps a deal to close successfully. We therefore investigate whether acquirers can influence their share price positively through the skillful use of voluntary communications, in terms of both the volume of communications and the sentiment expressed. We suggest that these voluntary communications can reduce information asymmetry between the acquirer and the financial markets, and so influence market prices. We examine 548 large M&A deals between US acquirers and US targets, completed during 2010–2016, and analyze more than 15,000 voluntary communications taking place between announcement and completion dates. Using stock volatility and cumulative abnormal returns, we find that acquirers benefit from more voluntary communications in the short term, particularly in all equity deals. We also find that the sentiment of voluntary communications matters, as those that express negative sentiment in the short term see a reduction in performance, while longer term those expressing positive sentiment see a positive relationship with stock volatility. These results show that managers can use voluntary communications to influence market perceptions of their acquisition strategies, and that sentiment matters
Introduction
No full textIn the last four decades, southeastern archaeology has increasingly developed a processual method of looking at archaeological data through varying levels of scale. By adjusting the scale, archaeologists can further define societal interactions and exchanges, which is particularly useful to those researching the Mississippian period, as the rise and fall of chiefdoms was both internally complex and externally influenced by broader regional factors. This use of the most current research methods has enabled a more comprehensive understanding of prehistoric and historic sociopolitical entities.
In Archaeological Perspectives of the Southern Appalachians, Ramie A. Gougeon and Maureen S. Meyers have brought together a dozen archaeologists to delineate multiscalar approaches to Native American sites throughout southern Appalachia. The essays range in topic from ceramic assemblages in northern Georgia to public architecture in North Carolina to the frontiers of southern Appalachia in Virginia. Throughout the volume, the contributors discuss varying scales of analysis in their own research to flesh out the importance of maintaining different perspectives when evaluating archaeological evidence.
Additionally, the volume makes particular reference to the work of David Hally, whose influence on not only the editors and contributors but on southeastern archaeology as a whole cannot be overstated. While Hally was neither a pioneer nor vocal champion of scale variation, his impeccable research, culminating with the publication of his magnum opus King: The Social Archaeology of a Late Mississippian Town in Northwestern Georgia paved the way for younger scholars to truly develop research methods for holistic social archaeology.
Ramie A. Gougeon is an assistant professor with the Division of Anthropology and Archaeology at the University of West Florida. He has contributed chapters to Architectural Variability in the Southeast and Ancient Households of the Americas .
Maureen S. Meyers is an assistant professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Mississippi. Her articles have appeared in Southeastern Archaeology, Native South, and the anthology Mapping the Mississippian Shatter Zone.publishedIntroductio
The Private Security State:Surveillance, Consumer Data and the War on Terror
No full textThe last decade has witnessed the emergence of a surveillance-industrial complex as securitised data about customers begins to flow between the private sector and government. Through detailed empirical analysis The Private Security State? questions how private sector organizations achieve compliance with demands for customer data. Whilst others have argued that diffused security arrangements de-politicises it, this book shows that national security becomes re-politicised as it re-surfaces in the politics of production within the business enterprise.The Private Security State? revolves around case studies of two surveillance regimes: The Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terror Finance regulations in retail financial services; and the EBorders regulations in the retail travel industry.The book examines how these new government demands for information intertwine with the activities of private sector organizations, as their systems, processes, customers and employees are integrated into national security frameworks
Carnivalesque collaborations: reflections on ‘doing’ multi-disciplinary research
No full textMany funding bodies emphasise the advantages of using multi-disciplinary approaches; in response, in this paper we consider our reflections on doing such a project. We contribute to the multi-disciplinary literature by considering the standardizing effect of collaboration on multifarious research approaches. We argue that greater attention should be paid to ‘doing’ qualitative multi-disciplinary research. We find that elements of ‘letting go’ and ‘coming together’ are important when new perspectives and knowledge are engaged. Therefore, we call for clarity on the multi-disciplinary approaches and discuss how we came to understand the collaborative processes of researching, thinking, and writing. The paper begins with vignettes about our ontological journeys during the research project. In developing our argument, we consider the retrospective and reflexive qualities expressed in our vignettes and examine how our collaborative theorizing shaped the research project
Data protection: the challenges facing social networking
Full text linkThe popularity of social networking sites has increased dramatically over the past decade. A recent report indicated that thirty-eight percent of online users have a social networking profile. Many of these social networking site users (SNS users) post or provide personal information over the internet every day. According to the latest OfCom study, the average adult SNS user has profiles on 1.6 sites and most check their profiles at least once every other day. However, the recent rise in social networking activity has opened the door to the misuse and abuse of personal information through identity theft, cyber stalking, and undesirable screenings by prospective employers. Behavioral advertising programs have also misused personal information available on social networking sites. Society is now facing an important question: what level of privacy should be expected and required within the social networking environment
Taking responsibility for border security: commercial interests in the face of e-Borders
Full text linkSecurity is an important feature of the macro environment for tourism that affects the consumption of travel products. Following high-profile terrorist attacks, UK border security measures have been increased through the implementation of the e-Borders programme. This initiative requires passenger carriers to collect and electronically transmit travel document information and service information for any individual entering or leaving the UK. The commercial impact of e-Borders on travel firms is investigated by examining the relationships between the affected stakeholders, considering the power and decision making at play, and exploring the outcomes. The e-Borders programme is described, and a framework for the in-depth, qualitative study is presented. The findings show that passenger carriers and travel firms manage the negative consequences of compliance and restore their commercial interests by engaging in a process we describe as recognizing, rationalizing and refashioning. The implications for research and practice are explored
Working on the edge: remediation work in the UK retail travel sector
Full text linkIn response to recent terror attacks, Western governments now involve private sector organizations in national security regimes in key strategic areas such as travel, communication and financial services. The UK’s eBorders programme is one such regime. Its goal is to collect and analyse passport and passenger data from all travellers entering and leaving the United Kingdom in advance of travel. Airlines and their supply chains are required to collect data from their customers and transfer it to the UK Border agency for processing. Using documentary and interview data, this article develops the concept of ‘re-mediation work’ to characterise the impact of the regime on travel firms and their employees
Data Privacy: Users’ Thoughts on Quantified Self Personal Data
Full text linkThe logging of personal data has been shown to offer many benefits for those wanting to, for example, get fitter, get stronger or get to know themselves better. In this chapter, we concentrate on the privacy values attributed to Quantified-Self (QS) data. Using evidence taken from research interviews, this chapter reviews privacy in relation to personal data and offers an empirical perspective on how QS users view and value the data they collect, and often display publically, as well as their attitudes towards the handling of their data by QS device manufacturers. We question appreciations of privacy in QS data and elaborate on how users value their QS privacy
Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism
Full text linkAn OER text for created to support Hospitality and Tourism courses at Dutchess Community College. Written, compiled, and designed by Maureen Peters Gittelman.NASUNY DutchessBusiness, Aviation & Construction ProfessionsN/
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