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by Jane Holgate and John Page  |  16th January 2025

Jane Holgate and John Page, authors of Changemakers, highlight how we live in dangerous times where democracy is under siege, but by rebuilding community, addressing shared issues, and fostering collective action, we can counter division, restore hope, and create a more inclusive, fairer society.…Read more

by Luke Yates  |  19th December 2024

Over the past 10-15 years, digital businesses have transformed daily life but raised issues like housing shortages and job insecurity. Luke Yates, author of 'Platform Politics', explores platform regulation and suggests policy changes.…Read more

by Gerry Mitchell  |  2nd December 2024

Gerry Mitchell, co-author of 'Uncomfortably Off', argues that the public favours wealth taxes over other forms of taxation and that high earners should recognise that supporting the interests of the wealthiest no longer serves them.…Read more

by Sarrah Kassem  |  29th November 2024

Sarrah Kassem, author of 'Work and Alienation in the Platform Economy', reveals how Amazon’s holiday success depends on overworked employees, fueling global labor efforts like Make Amazon Pay.…Read more

by James Treadwell, Adam Lynes, Max Hart and Kyla Bavin  |  28th November 2024

Kyla Bavin, Adam Lynes, James Treadwell and Max Hart, authors of 'Crimes of the Powerful and the Contemporary Condition', explore how AI’s true threat lies not in dramatic apocalyptic scenarios but in its subtle erosion of workers’ rights, deepening inequalities, and enabling corporate exploitation.…Read more

by Nat Dyer  |  19th November 2024

In this podcast, Nat Dyer, author of 'Ricardo's Dream', explores Ricardo’s theories, their link to the welfare state, and why flawed economic models still shape policy.…Read more

by Paul Savage and Janne Tienari  |  22nd October 2024

In this episode, Jess Miles speaks with Paul Savage and Janne Tienari, co-authors of 'Moomin Management: Redefining Generosity', about what business can learn from Tove Jansson's beloved troll creatures.…Read more

by Ellen Pearce  |  2nd October 2024

With the success of Bristol University Press and Policy Press, we have curated a collection linking theory and practice, featuring research-driven yet accessible books for a broad business audience.…Read more

by Paul Savage and Janne Tienari  |  3rd September 2024

Janne Tienari and Paul Savage, authors of 'Moomin Management', consider how generosity shapes the ethos of the Moomin business, underpinning not just the brand but strategic partnerships and engagement with new tech and the virtual world.…Read more

Can the Labour government reverse the decline in volunteering? With volunteering at its lowest since 2013, addressing inequality and fostering social solidarity could be key.…Read more