In last week’s reading group we looked specifically at Etienne Wenger’s concept the production of identity through communities of practice. Since we’d had a little trouble with access to the text I began with a summary; in particular, I introduced the concept of reification, as for me it’s a tricky idea, needing some explication: we…

Academic Reading Group Fortnightly, Thursday lunchtimes, 12.30-1.30pm, LRC Ormskirk, ground floor. Lunch provided. First meeting: Thursday 23 October, then 6 and 20 November, 4 and 18 December.   I’m starting a fortnightly academic reading group for staff and research students who enjoy reading and who would like to share their thoughts with others, to encourage…