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This book is the result of teaching I have delivered at the University of Huddersfield, and prior to that at the University of Southampton; I am in the debt of colleagues and students at both institutions that have endured my endless wittering on the subjects contained within these pages. I appreciate how lucky I am to spend my working life discussing these things with you all.

Whilst writing this book I have sought refuge in the University of Huddersfield’s library, the Leeds Library, and Lindley Library (Kirklees), and have benefitted greatly from the expertise of the staff of those institutions, and the tranquillity of the surroundings.

Numerous colleagues have provided me with a sounding board for ideas throughout the years whilst working on this project, but in particular Catherine McGlynn, Shaun McDaid, Leonie Jackson, Russell Bentley, David Owen, and Michael Bacon deserve special mention. George Owers and Ian Tuttle from Polity have worked beyond the call of duty in making the final product vaguely coherent. Needless to say, despite all this assistance, any errors contained herein are entirely mine.

Most of all I would like to thank my mother, Viv Woodcock, and my much missed father, Lloyd Woodcock for the help and support they have provided me throughout my learning journey; I hope that creating a book to pass on knowledge is some small recompense for all that I have taken from others. And much love to my kids Raphs and Issy for keeping me smiling when the writing got tough; they might be impressed if this book results in my YouTube channel getting more views.

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