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What Is It For? is a series from Bristol University Press that asks urgent questions about purpose – and proposes answers

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Rhodri Davies @rhodridavies.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
On the 3rd and final episode in our Philanthropisms podcast mini-series on "Myths of Philanthropy", Chiara Cattaneo and I discuss Individualism & Scarcity with Zaineb Mohammed (Kataly Foundation) & Devi Leiper O'Malley (Closer Than You) Think. whyphilanthropymatters.com/podcast/myth...
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Myths of Philanthropy #3: Individualism and Scarcity, with Zaineb Mohammed & Devi Leiper O’Malley - Why Philanthropy Matters
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Bristol University Press @brisunipress.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
This thought-provoking book explores how media systems have helped construct our idea of the ‘human' Earth, from early nature reporting to today’s digital climate dashboards. #MediaAndClimate #Anthropocene #EnvironmentalJournalism ow.ly/xZCh50YbJQn
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Bristol University Press @brisunipress.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
With Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested over alleged misconduct tied to his links with Jeffrey Epstein, and public funding of the royals back in the spotlight, is it time to ask what the #Monarchy is really for? 👑 Get your copy for only £8.99 here: ow.ly/pArF50Ykcow
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Bristol University Press @brisunipress.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
📘 Book launch: Ricardo’s Dream by Nat Dyer. A fascinating exploration of #Economic thought from David Ricardo’s era to today, hosted by the Economic Thought Research Group, School of Creative Management. Goldsmiths, University of London. 📅12th March, 4:00 - 5:45: ow.ly/usYr50Y8TNs
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Ricardo's Dream by Nat Dyer
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Dr. Walter Veit @walterveit.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Come to Oxford to see me give a public lecture on shrimp and the evolution of consciousness on the 11th of March! www.eventbrite.com/e/the-armour...
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The Armoured Shrimp and the Evolution of Consciousness
Royal Institute of Philosophy public lecture by Walter Veit
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what-is-it-for.bsky.social @what-is-it-for.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
The What Is It For? series asks pressing questions about key aspects of the modern world. Read @lauraclancy.bsky.social on the British monarchy. Available in paperback from @brisunipress.bsky.social
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Bristol University Press @brisunipress.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Today is the #WorldDayOfSocialJustice. 🌍 Social justice has always been at the heart of our publishing and is brought together in our Poverty, inequality and social justice global social challenge collection. 🔗Browse the collection: ow.ly/wSfR50YcVoY
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Bristol University Press @brisunipress.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
25% off 'What Is FIFA For?' 📚 Alan Tomlinson asks: what will it take for #FIFA to genuinely live up to its own mission of integrity, fair play and accessibility? #WPreorder 🛒Save 25% on your pre-order at #Waterstones with code FEB26. ow.ly/bfC850Yh2xR
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Bristol University Press @brisunipress.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
25% off 'What Are Markets For?' 📚 This book asks who markets are for and what needs to change if they are to enable us to thrive in the 21st century. #WPreorder 🛒Save 25% on your pre-order at #Waterstones with code FEB26. ow.ly/siiq50Yh2IP
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what-is-it-for.bsky.social @what-is-it-for.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
The What Is It For? series asks pressing questions about key aspects of the modern world. Read @lauraclancy.bsky.social sky.social on the British monarchy. Available in paperback from @brisunipress.bsky.social
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Grumpy Philosopher @stevecooke.org · 11/02/2026
Buy my book. Also some other people’s books. Just buy books, OK? Books are good.
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what-is-it-for.bsky.social @what-is-it-for.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
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