From Dawn Till Dusk

The global movement of culture and religion has brought about a serious challenge to traditional constitutional secularism. This challenge comes in the form of a political and institutional struggle against secular constitutionalism, and a two pronged assault on the very legitimacy and viability of the concept. On the one hand, constitutional secularism has been attacked as inherently hostile rather than neutral toward religion; and, on the other hand, constitutionalsecularism has been criticized as inevitably favouring one religion (or set of religions) over others.The contributors to this book come from a variety of different disciplines including law, anthropology, history, philosophy and political theory. They provide accounts of, and explanations for, present predicaments; critiques of contemporary institutional, political and cultural arrangements, justifications and practices; and suggestions with a view to overcoming or circumventing several of the seemingly intractable or insurmountable current controversies and deadlocks.The book is separated in to five parts. Part I provides theoretical perspectives on the present day conflicts between secularism and religion. Part II focuses on the relationship between religion, secularism and the public sphere. Part III examines the nexus between religion, secularism and women's equality. Part IV concentrates on religious perspectives on constraints on, and accommodations of, religion within the precincts of the liberal state. Finally, Part V zeroes in on conflicts betweenreligion and secularism in specific contexts, namely education and freedom of speech.A practical guide to starting a successful career in a music department in higher education, this book thoroughly details the application, interview, and negotiation processes. It offers a wealth of practical information on getting a post, your first days in the post, acquiring tenure and promotion, working with colleagues and administration, beginning your career, and learning about yourself in the higher education setting.This book will show you how to:-Organize your professional experiences in an eye-appealing and easily read CV-Develop attention catching cover letters that avoid common pitfalls and instead create positive, lasting impressions-Create meaningful teaching philosophies and research statements -Acquire effective interview techniques by becoming aware of frequently asked interview questions, the nuances of interview apparel, dining etiquette, and recognizing what committees and administrators are looking for in a candidate-Negotiate job offers effectivelyAnd once you get that position, this book will show you how to keep it, to get tenure and promotion, and to be successful in your chosen higher education institution. Visit the comprehensive companion website at www.oup.com/us/onstaffJohn Pettinger writes from personal experience, having worked for the successive ITV Midlands programme providers from Alpha TV in 1960 until ITV-plc in 2005. He reminds us that ITV dawned in the Midlands in 1956; his book covers the development of the regional service, the periodic licence renewal applications, and the move from Aston to Paradise Centre and eventually to Central Court in Birmingham. Created to portray a variety, a diversity, of character and attitude he takes a nostalgic look at the early programmes of ATV and ABC which involved the viewers and which were made for and about them. John records the more recent days, of ATV's large studio operation in Birmingham, the transfer of their world famous Elstree facilities and staff to Europe's most advanced studios in Nottingham, and the vast variety of quality programmes they produced for both the region and the Network. After being renamed Central, then taken over by Carlton, the company merged with Granada in 2004; sounding the 'death knell' for Midlands Television. The Nottingham studios were closed and all transmission ceased from Birmingham. Regional programmes, except for News also virtually ceased.Dusk had arrived. John asks: can the digital revolution create a new dawn for television of and for the Midlands?