Prisoners of romance
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A history of the Mills & Boon publishing house by Joseph McAleer sheds new light on the impact of this firm's romantic novels on the lives of ordinary women. McAleer provides a great deal of information about the publishers and about Mills & Boon writers, but relatively little attention is given to the reader. However, it is possible to identify trends which seem to indicate that Mills & Boon does not wish its readers to improve their lives, as this would mean their loss as customers. Indeed, it can be argued that Mills & Boon's success has involved exploitation.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1999
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Gloating over fallen women
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There are many examples of women who fail to cope with the pressures of fame. They are subjected to detailed scrutiny as soon as they show any faults, and often end up facing disaster because they cannot understand the complicated processes involved in being a celebrity. In many cases, their place in the public consciousness becomes disconnected from the talents or qualities through which they originally became famous. It seems that women will never be able to survive publicity without some personal damage.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1999
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Tell Sid - I've reached boiling point
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Examples of poor management and customer service at UK gas company Transco are presented. Leaks from badly maintained gas pipes are known to have caused a number of explosions in which people have died.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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