Kate Fox est une anthropologue sociale et directrice des relations publiques, à la tête du Social Issues Research Centre (SIRC). Son travail explore des thèmes sociétaux, utilisant sa formation en anthropologie et philosophie pour offrir une perspective distinctive sur la vie contemporaine. Fox examine comment les forces culturelles et sociales façonnent nos comportements et nos croyances, cherchant à dévoiler les significations cachées dans les phénomènes quotidiens.
The book explores the unique subculture of British horseracing, as social anthropologist Kate Fox immerses herself in this vibrant world. Rather than the typical remote research settings, Fox enjoys her fieldwork at racetracks, donning a pink hat and high heels. She uncovers the distinctive customs, rituals, language, and etiquette that define this community, offering an insightful and entertaining perspective on a lesser-explored aspect of British culture.
Kate Fox's new collection The Oscillations explores distance and isolation in the age of the pandemic, refracted through the lenses of neurodiversity and trauma in poems that are bold, often frank and funny. Dazzling and open-hearted poems of self-discovery. Responding to a world that has been broken by the pandemic into a 'before' and 'after'. A strong voice sings of what it means to be many things at once - autistic, creative, northern, a woman. Fox measures not only distances, social or otherwise, but how we breach them, and what the view might be from beyond them. 'It's both comforting and challenging to have Kate Fox as our guide through these turbulent and fractured times; comforting because Kate's language is always inclusive and accessible and challenging because the ideas her superb poems brim with ask us to look deeply inside ourselves." - Ian McMillan, poet and broadcaster
Behind the punning title lies a fierce wit and a keen insight into the craziness and frustrations of contemporary life. Fox navigates relationships, marathon running, call centres and automotive breakdowns, writing with conversational eloquence and deceptive ease.
A lyrical, exquisitely illustrated tribute to the solar eclipse, published just in time for two upcoming major eclipses to cross the United States in Fall 2023 and Spring 2024.
From rebels to writers, athletes to astronauts, join Kate Fox takes on an entertaining and eye-opening journey through the lives of these extraordinary women whose lives and achievements have too long been hidden.
Why do we go to pubs? How do we choose a pub? How do we behave in pubs? What rites and rituals do we engage in? What do we talk about? Why is the pub such an important part of British culture? What is pub life all about?The Brewers' Society commissioned MCM Research to find out, with the help of "manwatcher" Desmond Morris.Equipped with tape recorders and notebooks, the MCM research team - led by Joe McCann and John Middleton - visited over four hundred pubs in England, Wales and Scotland. They interviewed publicans, bar staff and customers of all ages. They travelled with pub darts, pool and football teams. They talked to pub musicians and entertainers, went "circuit" drinking with the lads, played cards with the pensioners, and pulled pints on busy nights. As participant observers, they became involved in every aspect of the pub culture. From this wealth of material, MCM Research Director Kate Fox, in conjunction with Desmond Morris, has produced an informative and entertaining anthropology of pub life.
In WATCHING THE ENGLISH anthropologist Kate Fox takes a revealing look at the quirks, habits and foibles of the English people. She puts the English national character under her anthropological microscope, and finds a strange and fascinating culture, governed by complex sets of unspoken rules and byzantine codes of behaviour. The rules of weather-speak. The ironic-gnome rule. The reflex apology rule. The paranoid-pantomime rule. Class indicators and class anxiety tests. The money-talk taboo and many more . . . Through a mixture of anthropological analysis and her own unorthodox experiments (using herself as a reluctant guinea-pig), Kate Fox discovers what these unwritten behaviour codes tell us about Englishness.
A mother embarks on a perilous journey to rescue her son, who has been taken by Homeland Security. Driven by desperation and love, she navigates a world filled with danger and uncertainty, determined to challenge the authorities and reclaim her child. The story explores themes of sacrifice, resilience, and the lengths a parent will go to protect their family.
Exploring the emotional landscape of breast cancer, this collection of poems delves into the experiences of diagnosis, treatment, and resilience. Each piece captures the struggles and triumphs faced by those affected, offering a poignant reflection on hope, fear, and the journey toward healing. Published by Local Gems Press, the book serves as both a tribute and a source of comfort for readers navigating similar challenges.
Exploring the intertwining of distinct yet inseparable worlds, this collection of poems delves into the complexities of existence, reflecting on the dualities of joy and misery experienced by those bound by time. The voices and narratives within reveal profound insights, uncovering the hidden depths of the familiar. Through the lens of surrealism, the work invites readers to discover the "unknown buried in the known," offering a rich tapestry of thought-provoking themes and emotions.