Phil Cohen Works

East London and Post Olympics

East London Narrative Map

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This project developed out of a narrative map produced by John Wallet for a book about East London and the Olympics by Phil Cohen published in March 2013.  The book and the  online resources that have been developed around provide the information and research base for work with schools and community groups in East London. A film  has been made exploring some … [Read more...] about East London Narrative Map

London Olympic Cultural And Urban Studies (LOCUS)

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The following course outline is designed to provide some resources for  use with undergraduate students  who have a  basic  knowledge of   concepts in sociology and cultural studies. The main topics  for discussion in each session are indicated , linked to some key  readings. The student is  referred to  one or more sections of the online ‘reading map’ for further resources. … [Read more...] about London Olympic Cultural And Urban Studies (LOCUS)

Body Politics

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This gallery of 120 images in Body Politics contains the following sections: Elemental Labour-Mummers, miners and sweeps Time and Motion Studies-Automata Youth culture and extreme sport Physical culture and the dream of the collective body Masculinity and  manual labour in a post industrial world. It is designed to support ‘On the wrong Side … [Read more...] about Body Politics

Map Readings

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This select reading list contains books that I have found especially interesting, useful or thought provoking in writing this one. It is organised according to the main themes dealt with in the text in the order in which I read the books. So it comprises a personal reading history which I hope will be helpful to others. Starred items are ‘must reads’ Read the full text … [Read more...] about Map Readings