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"It is interesting to consider why this might be but it certainly makes our very very very white chum's comments doiuybly bizarre" Can someone explain what the point of Tim Edensor's abusive comment is? How about: "our very very very black chum" or "our very very very Jewish chum" or "our very very very gay chum" Of course, a critical geographer would never think, let alone write such terms. They would not be acceptable. So why is "our very very very white chum" acceptable? Shameful indeed I used to teach Cultural Studies and before that Sociology. IN comparison, Geography is a desert of whiteness both in tersm of students and academics. It is interesting to consider why this might be but it certainly makes our very very very white chum's comments doiuybly bizarre Dr Tim Edensor Reader in Cultuiral Geography Department of Geography Manchester Metropolitan University John Dalton Extension Chester Street Manchester M1 5GD 0161 247 6284 see Tim's 2 websites: British Industrial Ruins http://www.sci-eng.mmu.ac.uk/british_industrial_ruins/ and Spaces of Dereliction: Industrial Ruins in the UK http://www.sci-eng.mmu.ac.uk/industrial_ruins/ Before acting on this email or opening any attachments you should read the Manchester Metropolitan University's email disclaimer available on its website http://www.mmu.ac.uk/emaildisclaimer >>> Jon Cloke <[log in to unmask]> 07/02/08 2:58 PM >>> James, How dare you/are you sure this list is for you/you make me ashamed to be a critical geographer, etc., etc. Jon Cloke Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2008 13:20:52 +0100 From: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: temporary lectureship at Leeds Metropolitan University To: [log in to unmask] Hi, Thank you for letting us know about the lecturer position at Leeds Metropolitan University (below). This is certainly something that would interest me. As we all know job applications take considerable time to complete, so I would like some clarification regarding the advert. Without ruffling too many feathers, and simply for clarification; as I am a white British male, am I encouraged to apply? In short, merit aside, would I effectively be wasting my time in completing the application? Best Regards James -- James Ian Bridges Doctoral Research, Durham University, Department of Geography Room 301, Science Site, South Road, Durham, DH1 3LE, United Kingdom Mob: 07905798770 Tel: +44 (0)191 3341866 Fax: +44 (0)191 3341801 Email: [log in to unmask] Website: http://www.dur.ac.uk/geography/ ------------ From: A forum for critical and radical geographers [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Edwards, Bronwen Sent: 02 July 2008 09:41 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: temporary lectureship at Leeds Metropolitan University Please bring this to the attention of anyone you know who might be interested. The deadline is 12pm Friday 4th July, so there isn't much time!. Bronwen Dr Bronwen Edwards Senior Lecturer in Human Geography Leeds Metropolitan University School of the Built Environment Northern Terrace Queen Square Court Civic Quarter Leeds LS2 8AJ tel: 0113 8129157 fax: 0113 8121958 email: [log in to unmask] Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Human Geography School of the Built Environment An equal opportunities employer Faculty of Arts and Society Ref: FAS/C6/CS/LSL/HG/JAC Temporary - to provide maternity cover Lecturer: up to £36,912 pa - Senior Lecturer: up to £42,791 pa A Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Human Geography is required to contribute to the continued development of a strong and dynamic portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. You should possess a PhD, or nearing completion of a doctorate. You will be a teacher and researcher who can demonstrate a commitment to high-quality teaching and research in two or more of the following areas: Spatial Planning, Sustainable Development, Urban Regeneration, Research Methodology, Social Geography, Cultural Geography or Planning Theory. Women and people from black and ethnic minority groups are encouraged to apply as they are under represented in this area of work. Selection will be on the basis of merit. Application forms and further details can be downloaded fr