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1. Books

Author

MacLean, Gavin, King, John, and Belgrave, Kate

Published
1997

3. Art versus commerce? : the works of musicians in the field of cultural production

Author

Maclean, Gavin, Marks, Abigail, and Richards, James

Subjects
331.7
Abstract

Labour process theory has been a key resource for the sociological study of work for over four decades. Yet, labour process theory has been conspicuous by its absence from research into cultural labour (Banks, 2007; Dean and Jones, 2003; Hesmondhalgh and Baker et al., 2011). This thesis firstly examines value production and the dynamics of managerial control and creative autonomy within the recorded music industry. Acknowledging the weaknesses identified with “critical theory” approaches in failing to consider the “content” of cultural work (Banks, 2007; McKinlay and Smith, 2009), this thesis considers the art-commerce relation in terms of the interaction between identity, interests and habitus. The thesis draws on data collected from research participants active within the recorded music industry. The data collected consists of forty participants through thirty-one semi-structured interviews and secondary data from four group interviews. The original contribution to knowledge made by this thesis is to conceptualise the art-commerce relation in the recorded music industry as a conflict over potential exchange-value in terms of Bourdieu’s forms of capital. Empirical findings from this research show forms of managerial control consistent with responsible autonomy, simple control and bureaucratic control (Edwards, 1979; Friedman, 1977). Rather than control based on maximising economic surplus value, music companies seek to reduce uncertainties of converting objectified cultural capital produced in the labour process into forms of economic or symbolic capital. Control within the recorded labour process depends on forms of legitimate authority in terms of economic control of the labour process and “artistic authority” (Ryan, 1992) based on Bourdieu’s notions of cultural and symbolic capitals. The relationship between art and commerce is also considered through the interaction between artistic identity, conflicts of interests and a musical habitus. Artistic identity exists as an acted identity where musicians’ social identities are managed based on the levels of capital. The pursuit or possession of large amounts of economic capital acts as a stigma for which musicians engage in repair work (Goffman, 1968; Jenkins, 2014). Similarly, lack of cultural capital leads to impression management over how musicians identify themselves. Economic inequality of the musicians’ employment relationship is not seen as a key determinant of conflict. Rather it is compromise and a lack of autonomy that leads musicians to resist creative control. Musicians’ sense of self, and motivation to put up with low pay and poor conditions, is reflected by the internal drive to make music characteristic of an artistic habitus.

Published
2016

4. "Are we criminals?" – everyday racialisation in temporary asylum accommodation.

Author

Guma, Taulant, Blake, Yvonne, Maclean, Gavin, MacLeod, Kirsten, Makutsa, Robert, and Sharapov, Kiril

Subjects
POLITICAL refugees, REFUGEE services, CORONAVIRUS diseases, ETHNOLOGY, RACIALIZATION, RACISM
Abstract

This paper critically examines the placement of people seeking asylum in temporary accommodation during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is based on a 14-month collaborative ethnography conducted between 2020 and 2022 with asylum seeking individuals in Glasgow. While moves to temporary accommodation were framed by state authorities and private firms as providing a "safe environment" from COVID-19, we show how these relocations amounted to a racialised process which constructed our participants as "undeserving" and "unworthy" of protection and care during a period of crisis. Our analysis highlights how this racialisation took place not only on a policy level but also in practice through everyday encounters with private provider staff. Advancing the literature on asylum housing and dispersal through new theoretical and empirical contributions, we argue that the rise of temporary forms of asylum accommodation can be understood as constitutive of racial modes of belonging within a regime of differential humanity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2024
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6. Your letters.

Author

Cannon, Terry, Edge, Sam, Newkirk, Ingrid, Richards, Anita, Smith, Andy, Maclean, Gavin, Vosmer, Karen, Fair, Hugo, Cobbett, Maggie, and Taubman, Andrew

Abstract

This document is a collection of letters from readers of New Scientist on various topics. One letter discusses the concept of "natural disasters" and argues that disasters are not natural but rather the result of economic, political, and social processes. Another letter addresses the idea of genetically modifying animals for more efficient meat production, with one reader expressing concern about the ethical implications. Other letters touch on topics such as vegetarian food processing, the complexity of the human brain, the impact of chemicals on the skin, and the importance of equality in civility. Finally, there is a letter expressing skepticism about the practical benefits of quantum computers. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2024

13. Age management in the workplace: manager and older worker accounts of policy and practice.

Author

Egdell, Valerie, Maclean, Gavin, Raeside, Robert, and Chen, Tao

Subjects
*EMPLOYMENT of older people -- Law & legislation, *DECISION making, *EMPLOYEE attitudes, *PSYCHOLOGY of executives, *EXPERIENCE, *MANAGEMENT, *PHYSICAL fitness, *WORK environment, *QUALITATIVE research, *SOCIAL support, *ATTITUDES toward aging
Abstract

The impact of an ageing workforce on the workplace is a concern internationally. Governments are increasingly encouraging the continued labour market participation of older workers, seeking to remove previous barriers to the extension of working lives and give more choice to workers. Despite these legislative drivers, research has consistently found a lack of systematic approaches by employers to prepare and benefit from these demographic and labour market changes. In this paper, qualitative research is drawn upon to examine how managers and older workers think about age and ageing in the workplace; the support put in place for older workers, as well as future priorities; and the lived experiences of the older workers. It is highlighted that employees' age and fitness for work is treated on an individual basis, rather than having formal plans to manage the workplace for older workers. This thus indicates a hands-off approach from management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2020
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14. Confusion and collectivism in the ICT sector: Is FLOSS the answer?

Author

Marks, Abigail, Chillas, Shiona, Galloway, Laura, and Maclean, Gavin

Subjects
OPEN source software, INFORMATION & communication technologies, SOCIAL classes
Abstract

Information and communication technology (ICT) workers rarely join trade unions. This is usually explained by the individualized nature of work. This article examines broader forms of collectivism for these workers, drawing on survey and interview data. The focus is on social class, attitudes towards unions and professional bodies and participation in the broader ICT community – specifically Free, Libre and Open Source Software (FLOSS). The findings reveal absence of formal collective frames of reference or organization, yet the creativity, autonomy and initiative central to the identity of ICT workers may offer opportunities for collectivization particularly with regard to participation in FLOSS communities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2020
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16. LETTERS.

Author

Taylor, Carl, McCarthy, Paul, Ferguson, Lorayne, Gardner, R, Nairn, E, Dally, Michael, May, Len, Ridley-Smith, Roger, Hosking, Gordon, Maclean, Gavin, and Kent, Deirdre

Subjects
HOUSING, FAKE news, ASSAULT & battery lawsuits
Published
2019

17. Pregnant pause.

Author

Monk, Leister, Girardin, Luigi, Moore, H., Wright, David, Maclean, Gavin, Myers, Robert, Summers, Yvonne, Hobman, Hil, Swinburn, Boyd, Ross, Bruce, Janiewski, Dolores, Keller, Richard, and Eggers, Murray

Published
2018

18. LETTERS.

Author

Shelton, Lindsay, Gandy, Gordon, Vaughan, Rod, Maclean, Gavin, Rodgers, Murray, Stene, K. Nordal, Grueber, Hans, King, D. W., Rimmer, Anne, Paulin, Judith, and Henderson, E. B.

Abstract

Several letter to the editor are presented related to the articles that were published in January 2016 issue of the periodical including "Lead us to water", "Water views", and "The man and his myths."

Published
2016

19. LETTERS.

Author

Lee, Maureen, Wignall, Elizabeth, Sherwood, Barry, Maclean, Gavin, Edwards, J. R., McCallum, Lindsay, Oakbrook, Gillian, Baskett, Pat, Scorgie, Digby, Butler, Patricia, Eickhorst, Katrin, Sheat, Bill, and Calder, D. L.

Abstract

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Sweet and sour," in the November 14, 2015 issue, "A fine body of men," in November 14, 2015 issue, and about the final series of the television drama "Downtown Abbey," by Diana Wichtel.

Published
2015

20. LETTERS.

Author

Maclean, Gavin, Ogilvie, Chris, Whineray, Fraser, Nicholas, Nick, Church, John, Filler, Ruth, Patrick, Mike, MacDonald, Kyle, Beets, Nic, Dvořák, Dieter, Talbot, A.G., Marsh, Terry, Anderson, Brian, Robins, Patricia, Martin, Anderson, Sue, Alister, Stark, Sue, Young, Donald, and Burton, J.

Abstract

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to the article that was published in a previous issue of the journal including the article "Freedom vs security", published in the December 6, 2014 issue and "Nature of the beast", in the November 22 issue and "Playing a blinder", in the November 29 issue.

Published
2014

21. LETTERS.

Author

Maclean, Gavin, Lennon, Diana, Kerr, Archie, Wilson, Heather, Moon, Bruce, Nicholas, Nick, Down, Graham, Greer, Gill, Bishop, Warwick, and Baird, Tony

Subjects
NEW Zealand politics & government, RHEUMATIC fever in children, EMISSIONS (Air pollution)
Published
2017

22. LETTERS.

Author

Judson, Paul, Ryan, Oliver, Lawrence, Gill, Vowels, Jack, Maclean, Gavin, and Watts, Malcolm

Abstract

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to previous articles including "Bagging an opportunity" in the November 12, 2016 issue, the Act-National deal in the November 12 issue and "Latching on to breastfeeding" in the November 12 issue.

Published
2016

23. LETTERS.

Author

Reilly, Margaret, McDougall, Judith, Janiewski, Dolores, Goodwin, Charles, Maclean, Gavin, Nicholas, Nick, Johansson, Jon, Collins, Brian H., Lovell-Smith, David, Hammonds, Colleen, and Reid, Sh'ann

Abstract

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "The Best Start" in the July 12, 2014 issue, "The Benefit Balance" in the July 5, 2014 issue, and "The Trouble with Green" in the July 19, 2014 issue.

Published
2014

24. Overselling consumption.

Author

Southon, Gray, Eickhorst, Katrin, Tinker, G. M., McBryde, Rosemary, Sennitt, Trevor, McGregor, Rae, Waugh, Alec, Shrapnell, John, Maclean, Gavin, and John, Susan St.

Subjects
CONSUMPTION (Economics), CONSUMERS, FOOD
Published
2018

25. Letters.

Author

BYRNE, TAMARA, FALCONER, HILARY, MORRIS, PETE, PREDDEY, GEORGE, RONAYNE, DAVID, MCHALICK, RAYMOND, NICHOLLS, BARNABY, RUDZKI, ROMUALD, MACLEAN, GAVIN, HUTCHINSON, PETER, REDMAYNE, RORY, REDMAYNE, DOREEN, FREWEN, TOM, FARRELL, TONY, and RICHARDS, BEN

Abstract

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Stung" on the September 10, 2011 issue, the editorial regarding the racism of the education system in New Zealand on the September 17, 2011 issue and "Play On!" on the September 10, 2011 issue.

Published
2011

26. Letters.

Author

Sims, Alex, Azariah, Sunita, Finnemore, Russell, Read, Grant, Ransom, Katherine, Chin, Peter, Barr, John, Mann, Jay, Balneaves, John, Boswell, Don, and Maclean, Gavin

Abstract

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Outrageous fortune," in the June 20, 2009 issue, "All eyes on China," in the June 13, 2009 issue and another on global warming by Marten Hutt in the June 13, 2009 issue.

Published
2009

27. Letters.

Author

MacLean, Gavin, Dew, Simon, Keane, Christine, Raymont, Antony, Carapiet, Jon, Maxwell, Gabrielle, Slade, Colin, and Wood, Andrew Paul

Abstract

Several letters to the editor are presented commenting on articles in previous issues, including "Avoiding Armageddon" in the October 18, 2008 issue, "The Black Page" in the October 11, 2008 issue and "Milk Money" in the October 4, 2008 issue.

Published
2008

28. LETTERS.

Author

Thorpe, Margaret, Hall, Darel, Roberts, Conor, Ball, Katherine, Butler, Brian, Henson, John, Walker, John, Coddington, Deborah, Vanderwee, K., and Maclean, Gavin

Abstract

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to previously published articles including "There Ought to be a Law," in the December 2, 2006, "Varsity Blues," in the December 2, 2006 issue which argue that universities should get more funding and on David W. Young's column about politicians who are justifying general sales taxes on residential rates.

Published
2006

30. TRIVIA PREFERRED.

Author

Maclean, Gavin

Abstract

Presents a letter to the editor regarding radio coverage of serious and trivial news stories in New Zealand.

Published
2005

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