This book arises out of an ESRC project devoted to an examination of the economic, social and cultural impacts of the 'service class' on rural areas. The research was an attempt to document these impacts through close empirical work in a set of three rural communities, but something happened on the way. The authors found that the 'rural' became a real sticking point. Respondents used it in different ways - as a bludgeon, as a badge, as a barometer - to signify many different things - security, identity, community, domesticity, gender, sexuality, ethnicity - nearly always by drawing on many...

A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the 2015 GCSE English Language qualifications. Writing Workshops provide a practice-based approach to developing writing skills for GCSE English Language. Suitable for all specifications, this print Student Book will inspire students as writers at GCSE and beyond. The resource draws on DfE and NATE guidance and the authors' experience in successfully running writing workshops at GCSE for many years. Each of the 17 units covers a different writing focus and builds to a specific outcome. See also our Writing Workshop print and...